Sandra Jean Lacy

Rochester- Sandra Jean (Bartlett) Lacy, 83, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side at Birch Healthcare Center in Rochester, NH on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Sandra was born on September 20, 1941, in Fryeburg Maine, to the late Nelson Bartlett and Alegra (McAllister) Bartlett. She met David Albert Lacy while working together at Continental Shoe Shop in Portsmouth NH. They married on December 29, 1963. At that time, they enjoyed going to The Rosa Restaurant on State Street. Sandra found peace and happiness in the great outdoors alongside her husband David. Together they tended to their flower and vegetable gardens, fed their horses and chickens, picked berries, took car rides, caught fish, went target shooting and snowshoeing. A talented baker, cook and canner, Sandra took joy in sharing her delicious creations with family and friends. Countless hours were spent at her kitchen table enjoying her food and company while sharing stories, recipes, and some good old Maine humor. She was a devoted member of Bethany United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for over 50 years, filling the sanctuary with her beautiful voice. Sandra was warm hearted, loving, and thoughtful. She loved children and delighted in being a grandmother and great grandmother. Spending time with them always brightened her day. Sandra is survived by her husband, David Albert Lacy, and her four children, David Taylor, of Milford NH; David Waine Lacy, and his wife Jackie of Deerfield NH; Rebecca Jean (Lacy) LaFerriere, and her husband Richard of Niles MI; James Franklin Lacy and his wife Xuan, of Rochester NH, and her brother Lindon Bartlett, and his wife Wanda, of Brownfield ME; Sandra is also survived by her 11 grandchildren Alexzander, Amanda, Katheryne, Kristen, Melissa, Jonathan, Everlyn, Marlena, Clint, Victor, and Vincent and 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sandra is predeceased by her stepson David Clinton Lacy and her siblings Edward, Ronald, Lloyd, Reginald, Waine, Harlan and Carlene. The visitation will be held on March 16, 2025 from 2 - 4 pm at Emmanuel Church Family Life Center, 75 Eastern Avenue, Rochester NH. The funeral service will be held from 4 - 5 pm, with light refreshments available. Also, on March 16 from 5 - 9 pm, a dinner of light fare and refreshments will be served down the road at the American Legion, 95 Eastern Avenue. David Lacy, a Veteran, and his family would be honored to spend time with you. Any gifts, cards, or flowers for Sandra’s husband of 62 years can be brought to David Lacy at Birch Healthcare Center in Rochester, NH room 143. He would love to sit a spell and visit with you in person or receive mail from you if you cannot make it in person.

Sandra Jean Lacy

September 20, 1941 - January 22, 2025