Sandra Mae Dailey Rhoades

She was born, in Keene, on January 30, 1942, to William and Florence (Hudson) Dailey, and was a 1960 graduate of Keene High School.

Earlier in life she worked for OK Fairbanks grocery Store for 10 years, and American Optical for 6 years before working at Jeans Pastry Shop for 16 years which led to her operating her own Cake Decorating business for nearly 40 years. Most recently she had worked for Home Health Care in their Finance Department, until her retirement, after 11 years, in 1996.

She used to play Bass Clarinet for the Westmoreland Town Band; she was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Meadowood County Area Fire Department. She was a long time member of ICES, the International Cake Exploration Societé.

She is survived by a sister: Beverly Ouellette of Gardner, MA; nine grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by both her son: James Michael Belden and her daughter: Michele Whitley.

It was Sandra’s wishes that there be no public calling hours or services. Burial will be held privately, at a later date, in the Greenlawn Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made, in Sandra M. Rhoades name, to the Westmoreland Town Band, c/o Carlson Barrett, Conductor, 60 Pierce Lane, Westmoreland, NH 03467.

Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com ), 33 Marlboro St, Keene, has been entrusted with the arrangements.