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 26 ^th . 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 condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.