Sandra Ormsby

Sandra J. (Reed) Ormsby, age 82 of Derry, NH passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2023, after a year of declining health.  Sandi was born on January 25, 1941, to the late Donald and Rose (Plummer) Reed of Brewer, Maine. She was raised in the family home in Brewer and graduated from Brewer High School.  She is the beloved mother of Terry LJ Ormsby and his wife Katherine of Pelham, NH and Eric W. Ormsby of San Francisco, CA.

She is survived by her much-loved grandchildren Kaitlin Ormsby and her partner Matthew Parker of North Woodstock, NH, and Ryan Ormsby of Scottsdale, AZ, as well as by her great-grandchildren, Teegan, Aeris, Charleston and Raven and step-great-grandchildren Devin and Mina.

Sandi is also survived by her brother Dale Reed and his wife Patty of Orrington, Maine and by her sister Susan Reed Brennan of Hooksett, NH, nephews Casey and Rob Brennan, Don Reed, Scott Reed, niece Shannon Reed Cheviot, and great-nephews and great-nieces.  Sandi was a favorite aunt because she was the first to partake in all the birthday celebrations of cake and ice cream. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her dear friends Jeanne Wilkin, Carole Howe, Heidi Dubois and her neighbors, Terry Devlin and Vivian Terrio.

Two of Sandi’s unmistakable joys were reading and basking in the sun, preferably at the ocean.  Others included Sunday car rides, lobster rolls, ice cream and chocolate fudge – anything chocolate, actually.  She consistently had a stash of chocolate candies hidden for those late-night cravings. Chocolate was not an indulgence, but a necessity.

She always dressed to impress for every occasion.  She truly enjoyed shopping for the perfect outfit, not only for herself, but also for her grandchildren.

She relished family gatherings in Pelham. Years ago, there were fun times by the pool with volleyball and rousing wiffle ball games. In later life, it was Sunday Patriots games – she was a giant fan!

Above all, Sandi’s greatest love in life was for her family – her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews – they were all very special to her.

Sandi was predeceased by two brothers, Carlon and Thomas Reed, brother-in-law Mike Brennan, and by her niece, Erin Brianna. A Celebration of Life will be held over the summer at the Cremation Society of NH in Manchester, NH.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sandi’s honor to:   www.stjude.org