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Sandra Linkletter Obituary
Sandra was born Jan. 24, 1948, in Skowhegan, to Charles and Annette (Staples) Cook. She graduated from Somerset Academy in Athens in 1966, where she met her husband Richard.
She attended business school in Skowhegan. She later worked at the family sawmill, and she was the town clerk for Athens for many years. She sold real estate for Whittemore/Century 21 and was a secretary at Linkletter & Sons for several years.
Sandra was a member of the Church of the Open Bible in Athens, where she was involved with several ladies' ministries. She also served on the Missions Committee and helped establish the Scholarship Committee.
She enjoyed spending time at the camp on Embden Pond with her family and friends, especially her 13 grandchildren. She loved going to Florida every spring with her family. She enjoyed hosting church family fun day and baptismal at their camp on Embden Pond.
Sandra will be dearly missed especially by her husband of 41 years, Richard of Athens; stepmother, Helen Cook of Waterville; sister Susan Cook of Bass Harbor; aunt Thelma Staples of Skowhegan; son Scot and his wife, Helen; son Alan and his wife, Kate; son Michael and his wife, Julie; and daughter Jean and her husband, Cory, all of Athens; and her 13 grandchildren: Mark, Mona, Zachary, John, Elijah, Joshua, Seth, Sara, Isaac, Melody, Megan, Ethan and Jacob. She is also survived by her father-in-law Gordon and mother in-law Melba Linkletter; brother in-law Bruce and his wife Sandy; brother in-law Robert and his wife Debra; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, a number of cousins, and her church family and friends.
Sandra was predeceased by her parents and an aunt, Dorothy Staples, formerly of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a niece Audra Linkletter and a nephew Ryan Linkletter.
Viewing hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, at the Athens Elementary School, Fox Hill Road, Athens, with burial to follow at the Mount Rest Cemetery in Athens, with the Rev. Richard Haynie officiating.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to her friends who were diligent in making sure she got to and from her doctor's appointments and the Olive Garden.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Church of the Open Bible Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 88, Athens, ME 04912.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Linkletter
April 7, 2017
my you find forever peace
charlene staples
October 12, 2010
Dear Richard
I have many fond memories of Sandra and am so grateful for the visits you made to California to spend some time with David and me.
Now, my favorite memory shows Sandra's spunk and sense of fun. For our tourist day in San Francisco, Sandra and I wore wigs because we were bald from our chemo treatments. I wore pink and she wore red or maybe it was the other way around. Anyway, the one place she really wanted to visit was Alcatraz and we dashed to get there in time for the last tour boat. DARN! the sign said Sold Out! I told Sandra,"act sick" and we ditched you men and went to the ticket window (in our wigs) and we pleaded our case. (even lifting the wigs to show our bald heads) Yes, we got on the last boat and found the tour of Alcatraz to be just exactly what we hoped it would be. Interesting and Fun!
Sandra lives for me as a woman devoted to her family, devoted to living the best life, and a woman with a lively sense of fun.
You were so blessed to have her as your partner in life and she to have you. And we are all so blessed to have had her touch our lives in many ways.
Her light shines in all who love her. She will be missed every day but she lives in our hearts forever.
love to you always
charlene and david staples
Linwood Whitman
October 9, 2010
Dick & family, I was saddened to hear about Sandra going home to our Lord, but rejoice that you will be together again at His time. Praying that the Lord will comfort during this time of loss.
Leonard Whitman
October 9, 2010
Richard & Linkletter family,
Bertha Gay just told me that there was something that she had to tell me. Someone from Maine had called her to tell her of Sandra's promotion to heaven. They knew how much Sandra had helped me as a friend, in teaching me Real Estate at Whittermores and how she has inspired me in my battle with leukemia. Anyone that was ever fortunate enough to come in contact with her knew going away that it was always about others, never her.
Richard, I'm so glad that she's HOME, no more suffering, and you and yours will remain in my prayers.
Earth's loss was heaven's gain. Sandra, we all loved, respected and appreciated your kindness, leadership and Christian walk.
Because He lives,
Leonard Whitman
Roy & Melissa Blevins
October 8, 2010
Richard & Family, May the "God of all comfort" seem especially near to each of you as you go through this time of Sandra's going home to be with her LORD.
We know she will be greatly missed. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Linkletter
October 6, 2010
Dear Richard,Scot,Al,Mike,Jean and families,
So many tears have been shed and so many more yet to come but through it all the faith all of you have will see you through. Sandra was not only my sister in law but a friend and the best Aunt to my children. April spent more time with her in the last few years as Sandra was in and out of Maine General. They shared many talks about the days of all the cousins growing up together in and out of each others homes, as well as health issues. These times were precious to her. No words can express how much she will be missed at every family gathering. She always was the heart and soul of the family. I miss you Sandra and love you more then I ever told you but I know we had a silent understanding going back to our days of dating two handsome brothers.
Sending all my love and prayers to each of you every day.
Scot and Lori (Bouchard) Dunbar
October 6, 2010
We are very sorry to hear about Sandra's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 6, 2010
Richard and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sandra and I worked together at Whittemore's she was a wonderful person. Sandra was truly a devoted wife & mother she will be missed. Frances Lufkin Skowhegan Maine
Lorraine Barron
October 6, 2010
Our sympathy goes out to you at this time she was one of the best and now may she rest in the Lord's hands.
Dorene (Hayden) Bickford
October 6, 2010
Ricahrd, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though there are no words to truly express your loss, just know that you and your family are in many thoughts and prayers during this time. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Dick and Stephanie Calder
October 5, 2010
Dear Jean and family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our prayers go out to you all. Sandra is now at peace and you can be so proud of her and the way she not only battled her illness but of the way she loved her family and of the special memories she has given to you all.
Michelle (Keaten) Weatherford
October 5, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ann M. Ellis
October 5, 2010
Richard and family. I am truly sorry to hear about Sandra. I went to business school with her. We had many laughs together. I will truly miss her.
Mary & John Cobb
October 5, 2010
To Sandra's Family, my prayers are with you and I know that she is in a better place with our Lord in Heaven. God bless all of you and keep her memory in your hearts.
Diane Bonneau
October 5, 2010
To all of the Linkletter Family: May your memories of Sandra bring you comfort. I always thought Sandra was a sweet lady. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mac Watts
October 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Charlene Goodridge
October 5, 2010
Richard sorry to hear of the passing of Sandra,,but she is in better place now and at peace,,let your memories keep you going in the rough days ahead,My prayers are with you all
Susan Hall/Tibbetts
October 5, 2010
Richard and all the Linkletter family:
I just found out of Sandra's Passing.I am so sorry.Sandra will be missed by everyone and she was so loved by the towns people.My deepest sympathy.
Jeremy & Denelle Bryant
October 5, 2010
So very sorry to hear about Sandra's passing. May you all find great comfort in KNOWING that all her pain is gone, and she's truly been set free! We are praying for peace and comfort for all of you!
October 5, 2010
My very deepest sympathy goes out to the Linkletter family. God bless you all...Jean Q. Bates ( Carlisle, Ma.)
David Staples
October 5, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Linkletter family. We all grieve for the loss of this wonderful caring and giving woman.
Fran Purnell
October 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Liza Hight
October 5, 2010
Words can't express how sorry I am Richard and Family. Sandra wore many hats, she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and the list could go on. The last time I saw her was having lunch in the Olive Garden and we talked about the kids and all her grandchildren. I saw her face light up as she shared stories about them with me. I hope she is now sharing those same stories with Ryan and Audra. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
SHARON FLANDERS & ART HOLMES
October 5, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brent, Erica, and girls Linkletter
October 5, 2010
We are thinking of you all at this time. We are praying for you, and love you all very much. Sandra was a wonderful woman.
Brent, Erica, and girls Linkletter
October 5, 2010
Thinking of you all at this time. You are all in our prayers, and we love you all so much. Sandra was a wonderful woman.
Marci Batchelder
October 5, 2010
She will be sadly missed. Sorry for your loss.
Debbie Linkletter
October 5, 2010
Richard, Kid, and Grandkids,
I'm so sorry for the death of Sandra. She will be so missed. Please let me know if you need anything.
Daniel Lawrence
October 5, 2010
Richard sorry for your loss Sandra was a very nice lady and will be very much missed.
Tina Meng
October 5, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your lost.
Sally Hall
October 5, 2010
Richard and all the Linkletter family, i'm so very very sorry to hear of your loss. Sandra will be so missed by all. My deepest sympathy to all.
Stacy Corson-DeMerchant
October 5, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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