Sandra Ann Cummings

SMITHFIELD – Sandra Ann Cummings, 78, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband, Tom and family by her side on July 12, 2023 at home in Smithfield.

Sandi was born on Jan. 18, 1945 to Ernest and Louise Merrow in Waterville. She attended Waterville schools, graduating Cum Laude. She was a leader with the high school Drill Team. She began her working career with Aetna Finance and retired after many years with State Farm Insurance.

Sandi and Tom were high school sweethearts, remaining married for 58 years. They were married in Sacramento, Calif. where Tom was stationed in the United States Air Force. After living in many places, Sandi retired to Leesburg, Fla. She enjoyed traveling the country in their RV and returning to her summer home “Meadowview” in Smithfield. Sandi enjoyed sewing, macramé, painting and ceramics. Sandi received many accolades for the design and quality of her quilts.

Sandi is survived and missed by her husband, Thomas Cummings; children, Deborah Murray (spouse Randall), Denise Therriault (spouse Keith), Kirk Cummings; grandchildren, Troy Johnson (spouse Samantha), Dustin Cummings (spouse Kristina), Kayleigh Therriault and Chloe Therriault; four great-grandsons; and siblings Barbara Bickford, Geoff Merrow (spouse Gayle), and John Nichols (spouse Delores).

Sandi will be laid to rest at St Francis Cemetery, Waterville, on Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Winslow VFW.

The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at Maine General Medical Center, Dialysis Center Inc of Skowhegan and Northern Light Homecare and Hospice for their thoughtful care given to Sandi.

Arrangements are in the care of Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to

St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, a cause close to

Sandi’s heart.