Claremont, N.H. —
Sandy was born in Woonsocket, R.I. on July 1, 1944, the daughter of Edward C. Malhoit and Laurette (Breton) Willette. Sandy is survived by her devoted mother, Laurette of Claremont, and predeceased by her incredible step-father, William Fred Willette of Claremont. Sandy leaves behind her siblings, Edward W. Malhoit and Christine of Claremont, William “Bill” Willette, Jr and Suzanne of Acworth, Marilyn Richards of Laconia, and Linda Foster and John of Rochester, N.Y.
Sandy is survived by and predeceased by a large extended family to include aunts and uncles that loved her like their own, and cousins and friends that are far-reaching, from New York to Brazil. Sandy had a special connection to all her nieces and nephews and their children.
Sandy’s love and friendship knew no boundaries. Sandy was a passionate Red Sox fan, statistician and late-night game enthusiast. She will always be remembered for her love of Big Papi. Her potholders are something made of legends and her family will likely covet theirs for decades to come. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing card games, cooking meals and pies, shopping, candlepin bowling and mini golf.
It is not forgotten on those who she leaves behind, that her life instilled a deep purpose for the connectedness of family and how we all share in the responsibility of caring for one another.
Friends may call at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont on Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Jimmy Fund in honor of Sandy’s devotion to the Red Sox Nation.