Cheryl Ann Cushing

Chery A. Cushing, 73, of East Sandwich passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late David and Dorothy (DeGraan) Cushing. Cheryl was the loving sister of Debra (Cushing) Jordan and her husband, Steve Jordan, of Parrish, FL, and sister-in-law of Kathleen (Hobin) Cushing of Sandwich, MA. She shared a special bond with her brother, the late David J. Cushing, who she loved dearly and who predeceased her. She was devoted “Aunt Cha” to Megan (Cushing) Kyttle and her husband, William; Kristen (Cushing) Raulerson and her husband, Perry; Kerry (Cushing) Davis and her husband, Joseph; Mary-Kathryn (Cushing) Chambers and her husband, Jason; and Timothy Guyot and his partner Ryan Miller. She was the cherished great-aunt of David, Madelyn, and Patrick Kyttle; Emily, William, and Hannah Raulerson; Joseph, Allison, Hadley, and Henry Davis; and Colleen Chambers.

Cheryl graduated from Boston Latin Academy and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Stonehill College in 1975. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Teaching Chemistry from Boston College in 1977, where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. Cheryl taught chemistry for many years before transitioning to a career in business, retiring from her position as Director of Trade Shows and Industry Outreach for General Dynamics in 2017.

Cheryl was a longtime parishioner of Corpus Christi Parish in Sandwich, MA. Her faith was central to her life and was reflected in her generosity and care for her family, friends, and community.

She took great pride in thoughtfully decorating and updating her home, where she hosted many pool parties and cookouts for friends and neighbors. Sunday evenings often found family gathered around her dinner table, sharing good conversation, cups of tea, and endless rounds of Scattergories. Cheryl also loved to travel, sharing many memorable adventures with her lifelong friend, Marie O’Connell. Later in life, she discovered a love of dogs, and her two Cotons de Tulear, Reilly and Caylee, brought her great joy and companionship.

Cheryl’s family extends their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Bridges by EPOCH in Mashpee, MA, Caring Hospice, and Answers for Elders for their compassionate care, kindness, and support.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home in Sandwich, MA, 154 MA-6A, Sandwich, MA 02563. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, at Corpus Christi Parish, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich. Burial will follow at Sandwich Town Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.