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Sandra DesRoches Obituary

Sandra DesRoches, daughter of the late Sadie DesRoches grew up in Walpole before moving to Dedham. On August 1, 2016, at age of 65, she passed away after fighting a two year battle with colon cancer. Sandra was dedicated and hard working, she was employed for over 15 years with Lustra Cleaners. Sandra enjoyed the company of her family, shopping, and a true love for animals - a lover of all animals. She leaves behind her son Michael DesRoches of Manchester NH, her sister Joan Digou and brother in law John Digou, her niece and nephew Jamie and Paul Digou, and great nephew Kaedyn Digou all of Dedham. She also leaves her extended family the Toomeys and Mc-Carthys also of Dedham. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held Saturday, August 27 at 2:00pm at 1 Demetra Terrace, Dedham, friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers donations to Angel Memorial Boston, MA. Funeral arrangements by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, Dedham.

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Published by Daily News Transcript from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17, 2016.

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June 25, 2018

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Ann

August 21, 2016

Receive our condolences on this difficult time. May our loving God assign you peace on this time of distress as he promised in Psalm 9:9;10

Pauline Pace

August 21, 2016

My deepest sympathies to you Joan and to all your family of the loss of your precious sister Sandra ...
May you all find the strength you need to ride out this saddest time.,
Remember Sandra with the fondest memories and biggest of smiles . She wouldn't want sadness ...
May you always feel her near you..
XXX

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