SANDRA LEA RAY

1939 - 2021

January 8th 1939 - November 24th 2021It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of SANDRA LEA RAY.On November 24th 2021, Sandra unexpectedly passed away, while visiting family in Pennsylvania, leaving all that knew her in total shock. Sandra (82), of 1A Harvey Hill Road, Smiths, was the beloved and devoted wife of the late, Arthur Edward 'Boyd' Ray (1939-2014). She was the loving and devoted mother to John Arthur Ray (Marie Trott), Lisa Lea Ray (Dr Stephen Witchell) and Mark Steven Ray (Tonica).Sandra was the daughter of the late J Martin Shirk and the late Anna Shirk of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Sibling to brother John M Shirk (Jean) and sister to Carolann Bilger (Kenneth) both of Selinsgrove, Pa. Heart sickened and still reeling in shock are so many, including Sandra's much loved grandchildren Darrin deShield, Danielle Caisey (Chris), Joshua (Shalleya Codrington) , Chelsea, Kiara and Zaniyah Ray; great grandchildren Alayiah Ray, Diyahjae and Hannah deShield.Sandra's surviving in-laws Gladys Madeiros (Gary), Rose-Mary Ray (Louis - deceased), Alfred 'Nino' Ray, Bertha Marshall (Lawrence) FL, Joan Martin (Russel) of Canada, Eddie Moniz (Rosie - deceased), Mildred Ray (Frank - deceased) VT. Sandra's numerous, local, surviving nieces and nephews Mary-ann Scott, Ricky Ray, Beverley de Deus (Luis), Sharon Desilva (John), Anthony Madeiros (Laura), Garan Madeiros (Dawn), Janet and Harold Madeiros, Elizabeth Lopes, Gary Ray (Maria), Melonie Sousa (Hildeberto) Jennifer Moniz, Danny (Georgetta), David Junior and Kathy Ray, Heather Seymour, David DeSilva (Ceila), Elizabeth Richens (Peter), Glen DeSilva, Dianna Decker (Karsten), Linda Huth (Greg) & many more overseas. SPECIAL friends of Sandra were extensive and include Maria Moniz, Shirley Carriero, Lynnette Pemberton, Lynn Spurling, Daisy Benevides, Gaye Wheatley, Stacey deshield, Nicole Hassell, Dianna Dessio, Virginia Raynor, Maria Silviela, Linda Wilkinson, Manual Furtado,Ruth and David Holder.A small, intimate, gathering will take place, for close family and friends, later this month.Then, on June 27th 2022, another larger memorial will be held at 'Devonshire Bay Park' for all who would like to remember and celebrate the life of both Sandra Lea Ray and Arthur Edward Ray. Sandra always said, that she wanted to enjoy flowers while alive, 'not dead' so please, in lieu of flowers, if donations want to be made, please make them to the 'Hospital Auxiliary' or 'Meals on Wheels'.