Sandra Johanna Maki

1967 - 2022

Sandra Johanna Maki obituary, 1967-2022, Chicopee, MA

Sandra Johanna Maki

1967 - 2022

BORN

1967

DIED

2022

Sandra Maki Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2022.
Sandra Johanna Maki, age 54, was called safely home on Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1967 in Springfield, a daughter of the late Alfons and Lela (Allen) Maki. Sandra worked as a Pharmacy Tech at Mercy Medical Center for many years. She leaves her daughter Nicole Twarog, her partner Matthew Goodreau, and her beloved granddaughter Ava Goodreau of Ludlow; her brother Mark Maki of Chicopee; her sister Bernadette Stone of MS; and her boyfriend David Brooks. She is pre-deceased by five siblings. Her nickname was “Sunshine” because she had such a big heart and brought so many people joy and happiness. She loved animals and being outside in nature. She will be severely missed. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the MSPCA at www.mspcagivingday.org or to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.

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March 18, 2023

Jessie posted to the memorial.

March 17, 2023

Bernadette posted to the memorial.

March 16, 2023

Lynnie posted to the memorial.

Jessie

March 18, 2023

Sandy, it'll be a year tomorrow that the good lord called you home. I miss you so much. I think about you and all the good times we shared. Your are loved and missed. God gained such a beautiful angel. Flying with your brothers in heaven. God bless and rest Peacefully my best friend! Love Jess

Bernadette

March 17, 2023

Sandra every time I look around I see something that reminds me of you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love Bunny

Lynnie

March 16, 2023

Can't Believe It's Been A Year.. Love & Miss You, Sandy.

Susan Brzozowski

March 27, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Valerie Amato

March 27, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Sandy and Jack at Stop and Shop Pharmacy and then again at Mercy Medical Center. Sandy was always so fun to be around and she loves Ava so much, she is her heart. I am so sorry for your loss.

Terri and Bob Stock

March 26, 2022

We were deeply saddened by Sandy´s passing. The few times that we spent time together Sandy was bright, cheerful and full of positive energy. Our condolences to Sandy´s family and to my brother David who cared for her deeply.

Cindy Brooks

March 25, 2022

To Sandy´s family and Dave: so sorry for your loss.l I know she will be missed. The few times I met her she was so nice and she was always good to Nick on his Birthday and Christmas!! RIP Sweet girl.

Tara Norton

March 25, 2022

You will be missed greatly! Your spunky personality will live on forever auntie! Love you. Rest peacefully and rock the heavens with dad, uncle don, and uncle Bo

Brenda Provost

March 24, 2022

One great person God took way to early. You were always a great sister in law. Till this day. My prayers and thoughts are with your mom, Mark, Bernadette, Nikki, ava, and David. You are a ray of sunshine. You will be deeply missed. Love you!!!

Mark

March 24, 2022

My Kid Sis, You Were Truly 1in7.9billion!!!
Miss You SoMuch!! I love You Kiddo, Always Brighten Any Person You Met!
Love, Mark

Bernadette and Curt

March 23, 2022

Life has taken a long winding road but all the while I have loved and missed you. I know that we shall meet again. God Bless you and Nikki, Mathew, Ava and Dave. I am so happy we did that "study" years ago and God now has you in his hands. Rest in peace my little sister. I'll see you on the other side! May God spoil you! You are deeply loved now and forever! I will forever cherish some memories that will always be in my heart and mind. Safe passage, go with the angels now.

jack davison

March 23, 2022

sorry sandy. you worked at mercy hospital. memory not as good as it should be. RIP

jack and nancy davison

March 23, 2022

extremely saddened by sandy's passing. we first met sandy as we hired her to work in our pharmacy, A-1 Derek drug in springfield, Ma. she came with me when i sold the drug store to Stop and Shop on liberty st, springfield. she worked there from 1998 to 2011. then working for baystate medical center in springfield till recently. you will be missed sandy. glad i had an influence on you life.

Patti Conniff

March 23, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss. She always had a ray if sunshine. She will be missed here at Mercy Hospital. RIP Sandy

Lynn

March 23, 2022

mY Deepest Condolences To Her Mom, Nikki, Ava, & All Her Family. What A Very Sad Time. When You Think Of Our Beautiful Sandy, You Think Of Happiness. Always Had A Smile On Her Face; No Matter The Situation. She Started At McDonald's & Worked Herself Up To Bigger & Better Things; All The While Raising Her Daughter On Her Own. Such A Strong & Independent Woman From A Young Age. A Ray Of Sunshine For Sure. When She Was At mY Wedding And Seen Me In mY Dress, She Called Me Her "Diamond Girl," & Even Had The DJ Play That Song So Her, Jessie, & I Could Dance To It & They Sang It To Me. That's How I'll Always Remember You, Sandy.
R.I.P.,
Sweet Girl. If You Could See How Many Lives You've Touched, You'd Be Amazed. Always Your Sister In Law & Diamond Girl, Lynnie.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Marc Bousquet

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Lisa Machnacz

March 22, 2022

My deepest condolences to Sandra´s family, mom, daughter and granddaughter. You were the sweetest friend and that smile. You will be missed.

Hannah Clewes

March 22, 2022

Even on the darkest days Sandy was a ray of sunshine in the Emergency Room. I´m certain she will be missed by so many!!

Jessie Gilligan

March 22, 2022

My condolences to Sandra's family, her Mom, siblings, Daughter Nicole Grand daughter Ava and Son in law Matt.

Sandy Flynn

March 22, 2022

My heart is broken. You are an amazing friend. I'm gonna miss you. We had some great times at CHS. Love & prayers to all your family and friends. You are one in a million. I'm gonna miss you. RIP MY DEAR FRIEND.

Kathleen Chouinard

March 22, 2022

Sandy, my beloved friend from way, way back! I love you & miss you dearly. You always lit up a room with with your smile and your warm heart. Love you so so much

Victoria cosme

March 22, 2022

Aunt sandy I'm gonna miss u. U were and always will be the sunlight and rainbow after the storm. Say hi to my dad and my uncles. I miss them all. Ur amazing and I will always remember ur bubbly happy self. I love u so much and I will see u guys one day

Lucy Richardson

March 22, 2022

Sandy was an exceptional woman and we all loved her so much. She leaves a beautiful legacy of her daughter Nikki and her granddaughter Ava. Rest in peace Aunty Sandy.

Tammy Shiel

March 22, 2022

Soooo sorry for your loss of Sandy ...she will definitely be missed by all of us at Mercy...she definitely brightened my day every time we worked together!

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