Sandra J. (Oliver) Robbins

Uxbridge- Sandra J. (Oliver) Robbins, 80, of Garden St., passed away on Mon. Oct. 31, 2023 at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a period of declining health. 

     She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dwain Robbins; her 3 children, Mary C. Robbins of Slatersville, RI, Christopher C. Robbins of Uxbridge, and Matthew S. Robbins of Worcester; 3 grandchildren, Jonah A. Robbins, Ethan M. Robbins, and Lucas S. Robbins; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born and raised in Lowell, MA she was the daughter of Charles V. and Grace M. (Lanseigne) Oliver and lived in Uxbridge 57 years. She was educated at Keith Hall Academy in Lowell, and Rivier College in Nashua. She received her Master’s degree in Education at Worcester State College.

     Sandy taught 6th grade for over 35 years for Our Lady of the Valley Regional School in Uxbridge. Previously she taught in Newport, NH and for the Northbridge Public School system. She retired in 2019.  A faithful member of St. Mary’s Church, she also served as a lector.  Before returning to the classroom, she was an active volunteer with OLV’s bingo and PTA. In her later years she mentored cancer patients at Dana Farber in Milford.  Family was the most important thing to her.  She loved being in the stands or in the audience for her kids and grandchildren.  Nothing made her happier than Sunday dinner with her family around her beautiful table. 

       Sandra’s Funeral Mass will be held on Tues., Nov. 7th at 11 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge. Calling hours at Tancrell-Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge will be held on Mon., Nov. 6th from 4-7 PM. Cremation burial will be held on Weds., Nov. 15th at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to the Father Dennis J. O’Brien Scholarship Fund c/o Our Lady of the Valley School, 75 Mendon St., Uxbridge MA 01569. To leave a condolence message for her family please visit: http://www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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