Sandra Marie Blaney

BAILEYVILLE – Sandra Marie Blaney, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 20, 2013 with her family at her side. Sandra was born in Calais on November 2, 1941 to Charles and Mabel (Robb) Redding. She attended local schools and graduated from St. Croix High School, class of 1960. On May 20, 1967 she married Gerald Blaney. Sandra was a smart woman, a hard worker, and always put others before herself. She worked for over 32 years at Fleet Bank, retiring in 1991 as a branch manager which was followed by 6 more years at Tammaro Oil Company and finally as bookkeeper for the Portland Diocese overseeing 6 parishes until her last retirement in 2001. Sandra spent many evenings bowling as a member of the Spednic Club and the Woodland Ladies Bowling League. She was a devoted member of St. James The Greater Parish in Baileyville. Above all Sandra loved spending time with her family at their camp on Big Lake where many wonderful memories were made. Sandra was predeceased by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Gerald Blaney; two sisters, Carolanne Higgins of Auburn and Janice Lea Redding of Baileyville; brother-in-law, Richard Blaney and his wife Arlene of Baileyville; niece, Dacia Marie Klinkerch of Raymond; two nephews, Robb Redding of Cooper and Donald S. Higgins of Brunswick; friends, Jean Neddeau, Peggy Cox and Phyllis Campbell, and her special caregiver, Sherri Emery, all of Baileyville. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25th at Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville with Father Frank Morin officiating. Services by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.