Dallas "Sandy" Bertram

1942 - 2023

Dallas A. (Hill) Bertram died July 14, 2023, in Brattleboro. Sandy, as she was known to all, was born in Lewiston, ME on June 9, 1942, daughter of David Hill and Dallas (Ames) Darling. She grew up in ME but later moved to MA and attended Saugus Schools where she met Donald M. Bertram. Sandy married Don on October 29, 1961, in Saugus, MA. Don predeceased Sandy on May 18, 2022.

Sandy was a loving mother, homemaker, and renowned cook. In fact, you seldom saw her without an apron! Sandy also enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family. She and Don eventually moved to Newfane, VT in 1991 where they lived until moving in with their oldest son and eventually to Pine Heights in Brattleboro in 2019.

Sandy was also predeceased by both her parents and brotherin-law James Bertram. She is survived by her children D. Scott/Joni (Green); Donna Copeland: and David/Lindsey (Ellinger). Sandy is also survived by her brother Bruce Crowell, cousin Tim Small, in-laws Robert/Marina Bertram, Laurel/Steve Bissonnette, Melvin/Paula Bertram, and Julie Bertram, grandchildren Holly Bertram, Heather/Nathan Moeller, Sean/Caroline Copeland, Alexandra Copeland, Lucy, McKinley and Tobias Bertram, as well as three great-grandchildren Nathan & Lorelei Moeller and Vincent Copeland.

A graveside service will be held on August 6, 2023 at the Oakwood Cemetery on Cemetery Rd., in Townshend, VT at 11:00AM followed by a Celebration of Life for Sandy at the NewBrook Firehouse VT Route 30 in Newfane, VT. Those wishing to share their memories or stories are invited to join the family or are welcome to send correspondence to: Scott Bertram at 6 Cottage Lane Townshend, VT 05353. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Sandy's memory to the NewBrook Fire Dept PO Box 77 Newfane, VT 05345.