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Sandra
"Sandy" D. Rutherfurd, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday,
August 2, 2009 at
Conestoga View.
She was the
wife of John M. "Mort" Rutherfurd, with whom she celebrated 43
years of marriage this past June 26th. Born in Revere,
MA, she was the daughter of the late Mervell G. and Marguerite
Mullen Dow.
Sandy was a
homemaker during the years as her kids grew up and later held many
different jobs, most recently working as a demonstrator and
merchandiser at many grocery stores.
She was a
member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Sandy was a
member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and was a volunteer at the
Office of Aging. A true people person, she was very involved in
the Welcome Wagon and Coterie Club, serving as the Coterie Club
program chairperson from Sept. 2008 to May 2009, and had been
preparing to serve as the incoming president for 2009-2010.
She enjoyed
the beach and boating at their summer home in Delaware, liked to
shop, and enjoyed outdoor music concerts. She was a loving
grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to
her husband, she is survived by her son Shawn M. married to Tracy
Rutherfurd of West Chester, PA; her daughter Lisa M. married to
Bill Jones of Lancaster; her 4 grandchildren, Macy, Cooper, Gavin
and Caleb; and 3 sisters: Barbara married to William Blanchard of
Wenham, MA, Charlotte married to Edward Paquin of Ipswich, MA and
Marilyn married to Charles Franklin of Manchester, MA. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dow.
Friends will
be received on Friday from 10-11AM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
301 St. Thomas Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, with the memorial service
to follow at 11AM, the Rev. David Thomas officiating. Interment
will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of
flowers, please make contributions in her memory to St.Thomas
Episcopal Church, or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr.,
Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles F.
Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online
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Mort:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during
this very difficult time. Sandy left so many memories. She was
the Life of the Party and sure made the times so much fun to be
around.
May she rest in peace and we would bet that she and Bill are up
in Heaven toasting to everyone and waiting holding that glass up
and saying Peace be with you and enjoy the day.
Dave & Joyce Wilhide
Shawn,
I was so sorry to read of your mom's death. I remember how much
our "Dr. Futzky" used to speak so fondly of her, and he was
deeply saddened when I called him to tell him I had seen the
obituary in the paper. Please know you and your family are much
in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. Fitz
Mort,
I was saddened to read of Sandy's passing. I often think about
my babysitting times and how you and Sandy treated me like
family. Know that I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and
prayers.
Wendy Yeager
Dear Rutherfurd Family,
I was saddened to read of Sandy's passing. The first time I met
her in Coterie Club, she was sitting next to an empty chair,
talking and laughing with her friends. She beckoned me to sit,
so I did. I will miss her friendliness and genuine warmth. I
was so looking forward to her Presidency in our group, and told
her so the last time I saw her. She will be in my thoughts and
prayers.
Sincerely, Lois Brown, Coterie Past President
Dear Uncle Mort, Shawn and Lisa
Our prayers and thoughts are with you!!! Auntie was always the
one who made you feel welcomed. There was never a
conversation that did not end with "When are you coming to see
me in Lancaster?" We will treasure all the time we spent with
her and all of you!!! I always knew if Auntie was coming for a
visit there would be a family reunion and that meant lobster and
clams for us all!!! She had a deep love for family and the
importance of staying connected despite the distance between PA
and MA. May the joy she brought into your lives carry you
through this time. May God bless all all of you!
All our love,
Mary, Richard, Johnathan, Andrew & Christain Saulnier
Dear Uncle Mort, Shawn & Tracy, Lisa & Bill
and all the kids:
We were saddened by the news of Auntie Sandra's passing. "Chancie"
as I fondly called her, was always about family. She was our
connection to everyone, and we will surly miss her.
Sandra was a woman of Faith, Love and Hope. During this time of
loss, God will heal your pain, know now that He has healed
Sandy.
We love you all, may God Bless you and Keep you Safe,
Tracy, Brad, Ricky & Rachel, Katie & Aiden, Alex and Ted Kelly
I am sad for all of us who will miss "Aunties"
smile, her laugh and her kind and loving ways. She holds a
special place in my heart just as she held a special place in my
life for so many years. We had a wonderful phone conversation
just last month and I will cherish that always. I am with all
of you now, in spirit, especially Marilyn, just as she will be
with us always in our hearts. Love, Diane Franklin Rattray
Dear Mort and Family,
I think I can speak for the Lancaster Kiwanis Club when I say we
remember Sandy with such fondness - her always special smile and
warm greetings.
I personally treasure the memories of working with her at the
Kiwanis Car Show.
She helped to make a stressful busy day fun and full of laughter
despite all the hard work.
I forwarded the information about her death to Maureen Gallo as
I know she thought so much of Sandy and does not see Lancaster
news.
Love, Light and Peace,
Tanya West, Pres Elect, Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club
Dear Mort, Shawn, Lisa:
It's with a heavy heart I send my condolences. Though I had not
seen Sandy in several years, I have often heard her voice in my
head when telling new friends how I became known as "Docta
Futzgy". She was a very sweet woman, and seeing her always put a
smile on my face. I'm sorry she is gone, but I understand she
had suffered quite a bit. I hope you all can find peace in the
coming months remembering her fondly and lovingly and living
your lives from here forward as she would have liked.
Love,
Mike "Docta Futzgy" Fitzgerald
I was so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. I
fondly remember the days working alongside her in the Water
Buggy snack bar. She was always cheerful and smiling!
In sympathy,
Jennifer Fitzgerald Walsh
(better known as Futzkie's sister)
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