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Sandra "Sandy" Sumner
Sandra "Sandy" Sumner
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Sandra Sumner Obituary
Our Mother was a loving parent and friend to many.
Born on March 18, 1946, in North Attleboro, she was a 1965 graduate of North Attleboro High School. Sandy moved to Cape Cod in 1969, where she resided for 39 years.
Throughout her life, she was a devoted daughter to her parents, the late Edward A. and Althea H. (Cremendall) Gehrung of North Attleboro and Harwich Port.
She was a loving wife and mother to her two children, Heather Sumner-Kelley of West Yarmouth and Peter E. Sumner of Yarmouthport, and guardian of Caitlyn Runnels of West Yarmouth. She was a second mother to Michael Lopes of West Yarmouth.
She will take with her on her journey her loving memories of her three grandchildren, Max, Peyton, and Logan Sumner; her daughter-in-law, Kendra Sumner and her son-in-law George Kelley. She is also survived by her sisters, Jerrylyn Peterson of Attleboro and Maria Gehrung of Bondsville, and many nieces and nephews.
She was the owner and floral designer of My Favorite Florist flower shop; she also worked at the Ocean House and Anthony's Cummaquid.
Our Mother had many interests; she loved entertaining her friends, fishing, and being with nature. She loved to take care of all animals, most of all she loved to make people laugh. She leaves many people who love her.
A funeral service will be held in Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Ancient Cemetery.
www.hallettfuneralhome.com
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Donna Jason
March 8, 2008
Dear Heather and Peter,Pease accept my sincere sympathy on losing your Mom,I remember so many laughs when you guys were growing up! You will find that she will always be your angel and she will be looking out for you both as well as the grankids......Love and happiness to you both,Sincerely,Donna Jason
Robb Christensen
March 4, 2008
Heather & Peter, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We have many fond memories grwoing up on Regional Ave. Heather hit me over the head with a toy while we were in the playpen! Oh, the horses, had my first fall off of a horse over at the Warner's house! Sandy, was a greatb lady and her laugh will be missed and that huge smile of hers! God Bless you and the family.
Robb, Stephanie, Paul, Kelly Christensen
Julie Wright
March 4, 2008
Heather and family, George - and all of us that loved her will never forget her smiling eyes, her humor, her tender heart, her wackiness, or even her impish stubbornness!
She left her body that failed her and is home now with a new body that will never get sick, tired, or shed any more tears of pain or sadness - she has full joy, peace and love.
Our lives are a bit darker today from losing her, but heaven is a bit brighter for receiving her.
Through our tears of grief let's remember we will meet and laugh with her again.
Love, prayers, and blessings -
Julie
Tracy Byrd
March 3, 2008
Heather and Peter,
My sympathy on the lost of Sandy. I will always remember the laughs we shared and the love she gave to me and Brian. You two where the apple of her eye and was very proud to be your mom. She will be your angel until the end of time.
Love always,
Tracy and Brian Byrd
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Greg Bilezikian
March 3, 2008
Heather, Pete and Family
Wendy Lindsay Kate Chad Mia and Greg Bilezikian send their love to all.
Sandy will remain a mother and a friend to many. Her spirit will be a part of us. Her laugh and generousity are parts that will always be in our memories.
Wendy and Greg are away and will call on our return.
Joan, Ryan & Kara
March 2, 2008
Heather, George, Caitlyn, Peter, Kendra, Max, Peyton & Logan: You are all in our thoughts and prayers! It has been a long journey home for Sandy & we will miss her very much.
Eddie Souza
March 2, 2008
Heather I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She always made me laugh when she came in the store. She will be missed. I can truly say we all lost a ray of sunshine with her passing. Take care. My thoughts go to you and your family.
Jane Schofield
March 2, 2008
Dear Heather and Family....I am so, so deeply sorry for your loss. What was written about your Mom was so true. She will be greatly missed.....but will live on the hearts and memories of so many she touched. I can't tell you how many half gallons of ice cream melted in the store while she made me laugh. My heart goes out to you all.
Bill & Henny Sumner
March 1, 2008
Dear Heather and Peter, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you today and always. All our love.
Uncle Bill and Aunt Henny
Cathie Kelley
March 1, 2008
Sandy had a bubbly happy personality that will be missed by so many. She is now at rest, no more suffering or pain. My love, thoughts and prayers go to Heather, Peter, Caitlyn and the many family members and friends who will always hold Sandy's love in there hearts.
Maureen Tuohy-Bedford
March 1, 2008
To Max...Your Grandmother sounds like such a wonderful person...and she enjoyed you and her whole family very much. We send you our thoughts and prayers. Maureen Tuohy-Bedford/Little League.
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