Sands, Sherry L., 55, April 3, 2015. Interment to be held in the Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Sherry L. Sands, 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior April 3, 2015, at Presque Isle. She was born in Fort Fairfield, January 9, 1960, the daughter of the late Richard and Dolores (Elliott) Pelkey.
She married Willard Sands March 7, 1986, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of the Bethel Pentecostal Church where she was involved in numerous church groups and activities. Sherry loved scrapbooking and crafting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family outdoors and taking long family rides in the woods.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Willard of Caribou, are her children, Mark Prestwood, Sandra Devine and Matthew Sands, all of Caribou; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Robin Sands of Buxton, Robert and Lori Sands of Hamden; and a step-daughter, Lori Sands of Gorham; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Rhonda and Chris Dare of Presque Isle, Marla and Darrin Betts of Bellville, Michigan, and Lori Faulkinham and her partner, Terry Marsh, of Rockland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeffrey and Holly Pelkey of Caribou and Rodney and Barb Pelkey of Fort Fairfield; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and special friends. Mrs. Sands was predeceased by a sister, Colleen Pelkey; and a brother-in-law, Roland Durrette.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou, from 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services were held 12 noon Monday, April 6, 2015, from the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Roger Jewell officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mrs. Sands may do so through Aroostook Cancer Care, who took such wonderful care of Sherry, 140 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769. www.mockler funeralhome.com.
