Sandra M. Reddy

She was born March 27, 1940 in Providence, RI to the late Conrad A. and Marion F. (Hawkins) Bennett. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Reddy.

Sandra is survived by her children Maureen Wales (Jonathan), Colleen Poyton (Kenneth), Joseph Reddy (Cindy), Thomas Reddy, Dennis Reddy (Jeanne), Christopher Reddy (Bryce), Ryan Reddy (Melissa) and bonus children Colleen Burke and John Cranham (Donna). She is survived by her grandchildren Meaghan, Emily, Connor, Amanda, William, Elliot, Eamon, and Flynn Reddy, Jonathan and Brendan Wales, Matthew Poyton, Sarah LaMarche, Kara Meneses, Matthew Cranham; and ten great grandchildren. Sandra was the sister of the late Robert Bennett; she is survived by several cousins and her sister-in-law Ann Coccio. Sandra was recently predeceased by her cherished daughter in law Kathy Reddy and her lifelong best friend, Mary Segatore.

Sandra graduated from Rhode Island Junior College as a Registered Nurse and worked at various nursing homes and urgent cares. At the age of 66, she graduated from University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Sandra was active in the St. Paul’s School PTO and Girl Scouts. Sandra assisted her husband, Joseph Reddy, for 23 years with the Edgewood South Elmwood Little League clinic on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. In later years, Sandra worked at the St. Francis Wellness Center, Poverello Center and sat on the Board of Directors for DeAngelis Manor.

Sandra kept the door to her home always open. She loved her nursing profession. With a kind heart, she was ever ready to help others and eagerly stepped in as a nurse whenever needed. Her passion for the sciences began in childhood. She loved bargain shopping and hunting for blue light specials along with her best friend Margie. Christmas morning at the Reddy’s was like Santa’s Toy Shop-filled with excitement, laughter, and gifts chosen with love for everyone they cherished. Summer memories at Middlebridge were her favorite: hosting friends and family, picnics at Pettaquamscutt Rock, watching us swim at Middlebridge for hours at a time, penny candy at Brown’s, and pie from Eddy’s Restaurant. Above all, she adored her role as Nana to her grandchildren and to the many other children whose lives she touched with love, patience and kindness.

Sandra valued the memories she made with her many friends in the neighborhood; friendships filled with laughter, fun, and lasting bonds that remained close to her heart throughout her life. She had a strong Catholic faith.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the care their mother received at Cherry Hill Manor, and also by her loving caregiver Mei Lin Jin.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 29th from 8:00-9:30 am in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Paul Church, 30 Warwick Ave., Cranston. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Church or the RI Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907.