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Sandra Hillman Obituary
Greenfield, MA - Sandra (Deneault) Hillman, 75, of Graves Road died Friday 11/7/25 at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. She was born in Greenfield on December 25, 1949, the daughter of Leroy Deneault and Irene (Turner) Bruffee. Sandy attended local schools in Greenfield and was a graduate of Greenfield High School Class of 1968.
Sandy was a paraprofessional in the Greenfield School System before her retirement.
She enjoyed hiking and gardening and loved going to the beach.
Among her survivors, Sandy leaves her beloved husband of fifty two years, James Hillman; a daughter, Katie Hillman and her partner Lee Murphree of Johnson City, TN; a son, Josh Hillman, his wife Angie and their son, Jacob of Williamstown, MA; a brother, Richard Deneault of Summerland, CA; two sisters, Gloria Remick of Forestell, MO and Jackie Griffith of Mesa, AZ; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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Rocky Roche
Yesterday
Jim and family. My deepest condolences to you all. I will forever miss Sandy. Growing up you all were my second family. I can still hear Sandy laughing which was contagious. Thank you Sandy for all the amazing memories.
Bob and Tammy Johnson
November 22, 2025
So sorry to hear about Sandy's passing.Our deepest condolences to Jim and his family.
frederick ackermann jr
November 22, 2025
So sorry to hear about Sandy's passing. My condolences to the Hillman family.
Carol Magnuson
November 22, 2025
While being a firm, yet caring para, Sandy was always ready and willing to have a supportive conversation with parents. I cherish those moments... Fly high Sandy!
Lots of love to her family.
Carol Lee
November 21, 2025
Jimmy and family, I was so sad to hear of Sandy´s passing! So many great memories from my youth and years while living in Greenfield. She was a fun and wonderful friend. "What the heart once holds, it may never lose" You are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Lawrence Lee
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