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Sandra BONK Obituary





BONK, Sandra M. (Cheney)

Sandra M. (Cheney) Bonk, 74, passed away on October 23, 2013 following a six year battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. Sandy was born November 4, 1938 in Springfield, MA the daughter of Muriel A. Cheney and the late George A. Cheney. She is survived by two brothers, David and his companion Sherri Arseneault of Suffield and Kenneth and Gloria Cheney of Phelon, CA, two sisters, Judy and John Davis of Feeding Hills, MA and Cynthia and Albert Cocola of Niantic, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She also leaves two wonderful and supportive best friends, Blair Fisk and Darlene Mercure and special friends Sue Roberts, Sharon and Gerald Kumnick, Marsha Evans, Joan Krogh, Barbara Demarais and very special cousin , Sandy Otis. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Reale, Brian, Doris Byrem, all the nursing staff at DeQuatro, Dr. Kim and staff in the Radiology Department, Mell from the Lab, the "Ambassador," Mark, the VNA, especially Allison, Sandie, Nancy, Kelly, and her caregiver, Joyce.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service at 5 p.m. at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, The Shriner's Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104 or the Little Sisters of The Poor, St. Joseph's Residence, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082. Sandy requests people wear bright clothing or the color pink.

Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 24, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eg

October 30, 2013

To the family and friends of Sandy,,I am so glad to have known you even if was a short time,You were a great and courageous lady, May you rest in peace.

Anne & Butch Ruth

October 24, 2013

Sandy and Family,
Sorry for your loss.
Bonky you were part of my bowling family, we even lived in the same apt complex back in the day. You will be remembered in my heart. I will be there Saturday to say goodbye.
Love,Diane

Diane Bligh

October 24, 2013

To the family & friends of Sandra,
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dear one. We saw her from time to time in the neighborhood.
Ron & Toni Theriault

October 24, 2013

I will miss your longtime treasured friendship. We had a lot of good times and shared many special moments with our special circle of friends. You showed much courage and a strong will to fight, so you could enjoy a quality life and be independent. I knew I could always depend on you, that was a given. Whenever I think of bowling you come to mind. You enjoyed many fun times bowling & traveling to bowl around the country. I will miss you dear friend, but I am glad you are finally without pain and at peace. My sincere sympathy to your family.

Love,
Joanie

October 24, 2013

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

October 24, 2013

I will miss your tremendous spirit and sense of humor. Thank you for your wonderful long friendship with Blair and Darlene and may you rest in peace.

Gail F

October 24, 2013

I will miss your courage and your smile thought your illness. You always remained so strong and positive..It was a pleasure to know you and I pray you are free of pain and happiness is all around you now.

Melanie

October 24, 2013

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