**1/25** Sandra’s celebration of life has been set up for 2/11/26. We would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting Sandra through her fall, diagnoses and passing at Regional Hospice. She lived her last few months of life feeling very loved and supported. One of her favorite things was to go to Biscotti’s restaurant in NF for a Wednesday afternoon happy hour. Wednesday happy hours were her favorite because of Scottie’s steamed clams special. Sandra’s wishes did not include typical wake services, so what better a way to honor one’s life than a Wednesday happy hour tribute to her. We will eat her favorite foods, reminisce of her endless humorous stories/adventures and toast to her life with her favorite happy hour beverage, a Coors Light! Please RSVP on the flyer through the code so that Scottie can be prepared for all of us. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

**12/14** Sandra passed peacefully early this morning. I was holding her hand, and her daughter was on FaceTime from the UK. The hospice nurse supported us, and then opened her balcony door so her spirit could fly high. It was beautiful out, snowing and calm. We are blessed to have had this beautiful passing for Sandra, just as we are all blessed to have had her in our lives. Her son recorded her a beautiful heartfelt song a few weeks back, and as I listened to it with her with tears streaming down my cheeks, she turned and looked at me with her little smirk she always did and said “he’s too deep.” I can see that same smirk right now and I can hear her same thoughts regarding me speaking of her beautiful passing, but those lucky enough to know Sandra, know that really means that she’s touched by the outpouring of love, and that love is what we will all hold near and dear as we continue to cherish her and mourn her loss. 

**12/13 update** Sandra was blessed to be able to transfer to Regional Hospice this week. She is spending her last moments in a beautiful environment, with therapy dogs and musicians coming to her room. Lots of love and care, and support from everyone whose lives she’s touched along the way. We love you Sandra, and we wish you nothing but peace ❤️‍

**12/4 update ** Just wanted to let all of Sandra's supporters know, that because of your love and generosity, she is able to continue to find joy during her hardest times.

Many of you have been reaching out regarding our dear Sandra Robinson. Sandra suffered a fall at home on October 24 and she was brought in to Danbury Hospital, where she was found to have multiple broken bones, as well as incidental findings of tumors. Over the past few weeks Sandra has had several surgeries, procedures and biopsies. It was recently discovered that she has a rare and aggressive cancer, called carcinosarcoma. We are not sure how long she has had the cancer, and unfortunately we have just been given the news that the cancer is Stage 4, as it has metastasized throughout her body.

As one can imagine, this is devastating news for all that know Sandra, especially her 3 children, David, Andy and Lizzie, who grew up in New Fairfield. Sandra has been employed by our school system for over 30 years as a special education paraprofessional. Sandra is an amazing woman, and anyone that has been blessed with knowing her, having her as a friend and colleague, or have had the opportunity of having her work with their son or daughter, knows how special she truly is. The ICU receptionist mentioned to Sandra’s close friends that they hoped they would have as much support as she does during their hardest times, as the waiting room was constantly filled with cherished friends eagerly awaiting an opportunity to support her. Sandra herself expressed extreme gratitude and love with all the support she has received since her fall.

At this time Sandra’s children do not live locally, and they are working very hard to get her affairs in order, and to support her during this very difficult time. Unfortunately many of the services Sandra requires will need to be paid out of pocket, so during this period of identifying and reallocating assets, the family would greatly appreciate any additional support at this time so there is no lapse in the level of care she so greatly deserves.