Sandra, Ann (Sandy) Robitaille, 65, of Holland, MI, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 21, 2019 in Holland, MI.
Sandy was born in Flint, MI to Ulis and Pauleen Putnam on July 12, 1953. She graduated from Holland High School in 1971. She spent the majority of her time as a homemaker and also worked at J.C Penny’s as the catalog manager for several years, once her boys had grown. She enjoyed being a Cub Scout Den Leader, she enjoyed supporting her children's athletics and served as Secretary of the PTA for Woodside Elementary. After the passing of her Husband, Paul, she became active in a Hospice Support group and enjoyed spending time with them for lunches, dinners and concerts in Kollen Park. She also enjoyed taking trips to the casino with her friends and family and was an avid Red Wings fan. One of her final wishes was to visit the Smoky Mountains, where her Father’s family is from. She was able to take one more family vacation there this past May.
Sandy is survived by Patrick (Melissa) Robitaille of Holland, Robert (Casie) Robitaille their children Isabella Robitaille, Skie Burchard, Logan Fredricks, Hunter Fredricks of Holland, Todd Perry (Diane Stalker) and their children Todd (Amanda) Perry and great granddaughter Addilyn, Steven Perry and Braxton Stalker-Perry of Toledo, and her siblings, Joanne (Jim) Dodge of Holland, John (Cindy) Putnam of Overisel, Kathy (Greg) Jones of Zeeland, and Tom Putnam of Holland. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Robitaille, her parents Ulis and Pauleen Putnam, and brother James aka Jimmy Putnam.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, June 27 from 4-7 PM at Dykstra Funeral Home -Northwood Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Friday June 28 at 1:00 PM, also at Dykstra Funeral Home Northwood Chapel. Burial will be followed at Restlawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Holland Hospital and Hospice of Holland.
