PORTLAND - Sandra Lee McCutcheon, 74, of Portland, passed away on April 7, 2018, at Maine Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on Oct. 8, 1943, in Portland, the daughter of Chester and Hazel (McLellan) Davis. She was predeceased by her parents, and stepson, Terry.
She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and graduated from Deering High School.
Sandy not only had a great passion for Mary Kay Cosmetics, working as a company consultant for 36 years, she also enjoyed gardening.
She was a devoted caretaker, tending lovingly to struggling or ailing family members over the years.
Sandy was happiest spending time with her children and grandchildren, celebrating holiday traditions and getting the family together at the family camp at Sebago. Among her travels with her husband on business, her most memorable was a trip to Japan.
Her husband of over 50 years, Terry, recalls with sadness:
"How you suffered, my love. From major back surgery then rehab, to a cancer diagnosis, and then to chronic kidney disease and ultimately, heart failure. Through it all, you always did your best, as I did my best to care for you. I was not always perfect, but as we fought this together, my love for you grew ten-fold. The doctors, I know, did all they could to make you well.
"Going on without you seems too difficult. They tell me this will pass in time. I take comfort and am so thankful that I was holding your hands when you passed. I am also so amazed at the wonderful sense of peace on your face, smooth as silk, and no more pain."
Sandy leaves behind her loving and dedicated husband, Terry L. McCutcheon; children: Susan Pickrell, Ocala, Fla., David McCutcheon, Auburn, Terri-Lynn Milligan, Gray and Travis McCutcheon, Sabattus; and grandchildren: Nicolas Thompson, Charlotte Connick, Emily Connick, Fangen Thompson, David McCutcheon Jr., Michael McCutcheon, Trevor McCutcheon, Terry Libby Jr., Angelica, Patrick, Jennifer and Michele.
Visiting hours will be held April 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland. A Mass will be celebrated April 21, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 678 Washington Ave., Portland. A burial will follow, at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland.
Please share condolences and sign Sandra's online guest book at www.JonesRichandBarnes.com.
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