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Sandra Lopes Obituary
She was the mother of William Lopes of Cambridge and Mitchell Lopes of Holyoke, and sister of William (Karen) Gaines of WI.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 23 at Harrell Funeral Home, 355 St. James Avenue, Springfield, MA. Visitation is from 12 to 1 p.m. Donations to the Preschool Enrichment Team, 293 Bridge Street, Suite 322, Springfield, MA 01103, would be greatly appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Lopes
Butch, Dale and Tyler Oleksak
July 14, 2008
Dear Bill, Mitch and Will
We were very sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. She was truly a very special person and one that we thought of quite often. We feel blessed to have known her.
Corrine Healey Frisella
July 11, 2008
Dear Bill & sons: I was deeply saddened to learn that Sandy had passed. Her smiling face, her positive attitude, her strength and faith will be remembered forever. Sandy was a beautiful dancer...full of love and zest for life.....the world has lost an amazing woman.
Corrine Healey (Sabra Jamal)
Morwenna Assaf
July 8, 2008
The world has lost a wonderful person in Sandy. She was a wonderful person and an equally wonderful dancer. Her Middle Eastern dance friends are all very sad to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace.
Paula Matthews & Family
June 25, 2008
My family's prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sadness. You will be strengthened daily by your faith and God's guidance. Your memories will comfort you.
Dan Lukasik
June 25, 2008
Mitch and Family,
My deepest sympathies in this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jay Rodriguez
June 24, 2008
My heart goes out to the Lopes family. Though I never got the chance to meet Sandra she raised a great son who is a great friend to me and I am sure she will be missed greatly. My thoughts are you you, Mitch and the rest of your family.
Lisa Domenech
June 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the family of Sandra Lopes. I will miss her dearly she was an amazing woman.
Sandra encouraged me at a time i needed some encouragment.
I am grateful to have meet her and known what a wonderful woman she was... unforgetable.
Forrest Landry
June 23, 2008
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire family in this trying time. Having been friends with her sons I know that she must have been an amazing mother because she raised two amazing sons. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nathan Thaler
June 23, 2008
Bill, Will, and Mitchell,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My last memory of Sandra was chatting with her and Bill at my mother's art opening a few years ago at Forbes Library. They gushed about how well Will and Michelle were doing. She was a wonderful, warm woman and will be sincerely missed by all who knew her.
Jerry & Rhonda Lopes
June 23, 2008
Cousin Bill....Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys as well as the entire Gaines/Lopes family. May you find strength through this most difficult period.
Alvin & Jackie Washington and Family
June 23, 2008
It is with deep regret and sorrow upon learning of the passing of Sandy. Our prayers are with you.
Mark Hendrickx
June 22, 2008
Will,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. Since I never met your mom, I can only imagine how great of a person she was, but I can attest to the fact that she raised you to be someone who has made her very proud and will continue to do so.
Peace be with you,
Mark
Robert and Elaine Martin
June 21, 2008
Sandra was one of the loveliest and kindest women we know, a warm and supporting influence. Many lives are emptier for her passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with Bill, William, Mitchell, and the Lopes/Gaines family.
Art and Candy Jackson
June 20, 2008
It is with great saddness that we heard about Sandy's passing. She was a sweet and caring person and we will miss her greatly. Our hearts goes out to the Lopes/Gaines family.
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