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Sandra Andersen Obituary
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Carmela Minnie DePlacido.
Sandy worked as a CNA for Westerly Hospital for many years before devoting herself entirely to raising her family ensuring every need was met and every detail was lovingly handled. From packed uniforms to home-cooked meals and cheering on the sidelines, she created a life of care, stability, and unwavering love for her children. That same tender, loving care carried forward as she played a major role in her grandchildren's lives, always present, always thoughtful, and always cheering them on.
She was a person of great faith and was a longtime communicant of St. Pius X Church.
She will be dearly missed by her two children, Robert A. Andersen and wife Alyssa, and Elizabeth C. Warner and husband Robert, all of West
erly; two siblings, Alfred DePlacido and Gloria Willis-Barber; and four grandchildren, Isabella and Jack Andersen, and Lillianna and Theodore Warner. She was predeceased by her son Nicholas Andersen.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 8th from 46 pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday, May 9th at St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St., Westerly. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will be private. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Valerie Marchand
May 20, 2025
Dear Gloria and family,
I´m very sadden to hear of Sandra´s passing. I´ve been on business travel but please accept my deepest condolences. Sandra was a lovely person we shared many stories about our children together and we truly loved each others company. She was a fun person to be with during our school years and we some good times together.
She will be sadly missed.
Christy
May 12, 2025
My condolences to All, unfortunately I did not know Sandra well. Was a neighbor for just about a year. Everytime she saw me was always so kind. Would tell me how cute my hair was if I wore it different from usual. She was the definition of kindness!! Oceans of love to her family.
MICHAEL DIPOLLINO
May 9, 2025
To the DePlacido, Andersen families, my sincere condolances on the passing of Sandra, a beautiful "Soul"!!! May God have Mercy on her Soul and may she Rest in the Peace and comfort of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!! Prayers for her Soul and the family that she left behind!!!
daniel dinoto
May 7, 2025
Al:
My condolences to you an to your family.
My best thoughts are with you.
Dan
Althea Algier Chase
May 7, 2025
Dear Andersen and DePlacido Families,
I have such fond memories of Sandy from our childhood.
She was a beautiful person inside and out. We were part of the Summer St, Rocket St and Chesnut St group of kids who played our hearts out and were there for each other.
She will be missed terribly!
May she rest in peace and may your memories help you through this difficult time.
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