Sally Ann Crimmins, 78, died peacefully in her home in Stuart, FL on December 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, Ed, son, Steven, and daughter-in-law, Deb. Sally was a loving mother, devoted wife, cherished sister and aunt, doting grandmother, and compassionate nurse whose presence brought comfort, strength, and unwavering love to all who knew her.
The youngest of three girls, Sally was born in Scottsville, NY, on August 2, 1947, to Jessie “Ma” and George “Gigi” Bly. Her parents and sisters, Dorothy and Nancy, loved her dearly. She often shared the story of her father wishing for a son before Sally was born, but soon admitted that she was the most beautiful of all his girls. Sally graduated from Wheatland-Chili High School in 1965. After high school, she answered the call to nursing not simply as a profession, but as a vocation of the heart. She continued her education at SUNY Morrisville, earning a degree in nursing, and making a lifelong career of caring for others with skill, patience, and deep empathy.
Sally moved to Apalachin, NY, where she went on to raise two wonderful sons, Scott and Steven. It was there that she began her nursing career, working for decades at a local clinic. In 1998, Sally married the love of her life, Edward Crimmins. Their marriage was one to be admired, built on understanding, support, devotion, and love. Ed and Sally moved to Twin Lakes in Stuart, FL, or as they fondly referred to it as ‘Paradise’, in 2001 to begin a new chapter in their lives. It was there that they made some of the best memories in their tight-knit Twin Lakes community.
Sally continued her work in nursing in Florida, working at a local school and later as a home health provider. Sally was never able to retire from being a caregiver. Long after she allowed her nursing license to lapse, she continued to care for those in need of assistance in their homes. Through word of mouth, families would hear about the help she provided to those in need and hire her to assist with their loved ones. Of course, she could never say no, and continued to nurture and assist others until recently. To her clients, she provided them with a calm voice in moments of fear, a steady hand in times of pain, and a reminder that they were never alone. Her compassion extended far beyond her shifts; caring for others was who she was at her core.
Sally valued family deeply and never tired of contacting loved ones by phone to keep connected. She remembered birthdays, checked in “just because,” and offered help without ever being asked. Her nurturing spirit extended to everyone who crossed her path. Even when she was in deep pain, she still placed the needs of others before her own, wanting to know if guests were hungry, or worrying whether Ed was wearing his back brace. She found joy in caring for others, in creating warmth and stability, and in making a house feel like a home. Her presence brought peace, and her absence leaves a space that cannot be filled.
A celebration of life in honor of Sally will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sally’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The youngest of three girls, Sally was born in Scottsville, NY, on August 2, 1947, to Jessie “Ma” and George “Gigi” Bly. Her parents and sisters, Dorothy and Nancy, loved her dearly. She often shared the story of her father wishing for a son before Sally was born, but soon admitted that she was the most beautiful of all his girls. Sally graduated from Wheatland-Chili High School in 1965. After high school, she answered the call to nursing not simply as a profession, but as a vocation of the heart. She continued her education at SUNY Morrisville, earning a degree in nursing, and making a lifelong career of caring for others with skill, patience, and deep empathy.
Sally moved to Apalachin, NY, where she went on to raise two wonderful sons, Scott and Steven. It was there that she began her nursing career, working for decades at a local clinic. In 1998, Sally married the love of her life, Edward Crimmins. Their marriage was one to be admired, built on understanding, support, devotion, and love. Ed and Sally moved to Twin Lakes in Stuart, FL, or as they fondly referred to it as ‘Paradise’, in 2001 to begin a new chapter in their lives. It was there that they made some of the best memories in their tight-knit Twin Lakes community.
Sally continued her work in nursing in Florida, working at a local school and later as a home health provider. Sally was never able to retire from being a caregiver. Long after she allowed her nursing license to lapse, she continued to care for those in need of assistance in their homes. Through word of mouth, families would hear about the help she provided to those in need and hire her to assist with their loved ones. Of course, she could never say no, and continued to nurture and assist others until recently. To her clients, she provided them with a calm voice in moments of fear, a steady hand in times of pain, and a reminder that they were never alone. Her compassion extended far beyond her shifts; caring for others was who she was at her core.
Sally valued family deeply and never tired of contacting loved ones by phone to keep connected. She remembered birthdays, checked in “just because,” and offered help without ever being asked. Her nurturing spirit extended to everyone who crossed her path. Even when she was in deep pain, she still placed the needs of others before her own, wanting to know if guests were hungry, or worrying whether Ed was wearing his back brace. She found joy in caring for others, in creating warmth and stability, and in making a house feel like a home. Her presence brought peace, and her absence leaves a space that cannot be filled.
A celebration of life in honor of Sally will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sally’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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