Sandra Northfield

Vero Beach - Sandra "Sandy" Joan Sabin Northfield

Sandy, 81 of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at home in the morning of Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Her beloved husband, elder daughter, and younger granddaughter were by her side.

Sandy was born in Brockton, MA on November 4, 1938, the elder daughter and middle child of Barbara E. Hill and Edward A. Sabin. She graduated from Mansfield High School in 1956 and went on to study Home Economics at Garland Junior College in Boston, MA., graduating in 1958.

Sandy married William E. Northfield of Minneapolis, MN at the Congregational Church in Mansfield, MA on September 6, 1958. After living in the mid-west for several years where her three children were born, the family settled in Arlington, MA in 1967.

Sandy was a long-time member of the First Congregational Church in Winchester, MA,where she served as a Church Deacon for several years. After her three children graduated from college, Sandy earned a degree at the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston. Thereafter she worked for several years as a manager at Talbot's in Osterville, MA.

Following ten years living in Osterville, MA where she loved life on the Cape, she and her husband spent many wonderful months each year cruising along the Eastern Seaboard from Maine to Key West, and across to the Bahamas. She and her husband finally settled in Vero Beach in 2001. Sandy became an active member of the Community Church in Vero Beach, where she served as a volunteer on numerous community outreach initiatives. Children were very important to Sandy; she was deeply involved in tutoring and reading programs at local schools across Indian River County.

She also devoted her summers to hosting "Grandma Camp" in Lincoln, NH for her grandchildren.

Throughout her life, Sandy was an avid gardener, reader, hiker, sailor, skier, and sportswoman. She loved playing basketball, and especially enjoyed playing tennis with her husband and friends at the Riomar Bay Yacht Club and the Quail Valley River Club, both of Vero Beach.

Sandy is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Bill; children Christy of Vero Beach, FL; Wendy Berman of Boulder, CO; Bill Jr. of London, UK; grandchildren Kelechi Nwosu of Long Beach, CA; Chiaka Nwosu of Vero Beach, FL and Henry Lembeck of Boulder, CO. Siblings Kent H. Sabin of Jacksonville, FL; Judy G. Jackson of Houston, TX; Peter E. Sabin of Warner, NH; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Sandy is predeceased by her parents Barbara E. Hill and Edward A. Sabin and dear brother Christopher E. Sabin.

A private family graveside service will take place at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.

A memorial service and celebration of Sandy's life for family and friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers to the family, one may wish to consider sending donations in memory of Sandra Northfield to the following organizations: Community Church of Vero Beach, Literacy Services of Indian River County, Quail Valley Charities.

Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.

An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com

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Published by TC Palm from Apr. 3 to Apr. 5, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Northfield

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13 Entries

Eugene O'Neill

April 10, 2020

I am so very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Northfield. Condolences to all of Mrs. Northfields family.

Helen Cox

April 9, 2020

Bill Sr, Christy, Wendy, Bill Jr, Kelechi, Chiaka, Henry and the entire family,

We send you our deepest sympathies and love at this very sad time. Sandy is now safe and with loved members of your family. She will be looking down and keeping you all safe from now on.

I met Bill Jr. in 1992 at a house party in Staffordshire and attended his graduation from LBS in 1993, with all the family in London. My niece Georgina looked after Kelechi & Chiaka as a nanny, and we holidayed with Wendy and Jack in France. We know how close you all are and will continue to be a great support to each other at this time.

May God give you strength and courage to get through the coming weeks and months. Memories are warming and wonderful, and we should all celebrate Sandys long and fulfilled life and for giving us such wonderful offspring.

With all our love and prayers,
Helen & Graham Cox (UK)

Sarah Chesser

April 8, 2020

Sending much love and support to the family from the UK. We have been friends of Bill Jnr for many years (LBS onwards) and have heard so much about Sandy and the family there in the US. Your kind hospitality allowed us to spend a very happy family vacation in New Hampshire in your lovely apartment. We are so very sorry for your loss - and send our condolences to you all.

Larry Leach

April 7, 2020

Bill, I was saddened to learn of Sandy's passing. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Rosemary Marzio

April 7, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to Bill and his family.

Barbara Tilney

April 6, 2020

Before her illness, Sandy was a friend and tennis partner in tournaments for the Riomar Bay Tennis Club. I admired her competitiveness on the court and her warmth and generosity as a friend off the court. Thank you for that wonderful obituary which so describes Sandy.

Luz Torres

April 6, 2020

My special memories of her will always brig a smile to my heart. She was the person whose love knew no boundaries. She left a big footprint on my heart. Although no words can take away the sorrow we have, just remember that our hearts are connected together for eternity. whit my deepest sympathy. Luz Torres and Family

JULIA WOOLF

April 6, 2020

We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of my wonderful friend Bills mother Sandy. I have lovely memories of dinner with her, Bill Snr and Bill Jnr in London and heard regularly about her from Bill. My overwhelming impression was of her kindness, compassion and understanding, coupled with a zest for life and laughter. She had a wonderful, kind smile. I hope it is of some comfort in these difficult times that she was cared for at home with unstinting devotion and is remembered with so much love and affection by her family and friends. I would have liked to thank her in person for producing such an amazing son and friend to our family but we have whispered our thanks to the angels who cherish her and asked them to especially look after you all. Love Julia and the Woolf Family.

Morgan Stanley Vero Beach

April 6, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Vincent Celano

April 6, 2020

So sorry for your loss Christy.

Joseph Minafra

April 3, 2020

For some moments in life there are no words especially given the current travel restrictions. It must be a really tough time for all of you and I am at a loss for words to comfort you and your family. It seems as if the entire world morns with you for the misery of being away from our friends and loved ones. I always treasure your friendship and excited to get any correspondence in any form. Bill I am standing by and available when ever you are ready to make contact. My deepest condolences to you and you family.

Jane Powers

April 3, 2020

Lots of happy memories of Sandy, my dear friend Bill's mom and fellow Osterville resident who also was my sister's manager at Talbot's. Such a kind and warm woman. With deepest sympathy and love from Jane Powers

Gay Sabin

April 3, 2020

Sandy was a sweet, genuine woman with lots of energy, an abundance of kindness, and enduring strength. She was a wonderful big sister to my husband, a generous aunt to our daughter, and a thoughtful sister-in-law to me throughout the years. She will be in our hearts forever.

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