SANFORD — Constance E. Lord, 65, of High Street, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford, after a long period of failing health.

She was born Oct. 19, 1949 in Biddeford, daughter of Paris Bryant and Jane Saunders Bryant.

She was a graduate of Millville High School in New Jersey.

Before her illness, she had been a CNA and home health care aide at various facilities.

Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her brother, Richard Bryant of Millville, New Jersey.

Surviving are: her son, Robert Rossborough and his wife Edie of Kennebunk; daughter, Aprile Rossborough of Sanford; two brothers, Wesley Bryant of Westbrook and Perry Bryant and his wife Pat of Kinston, North Carolina.

She is also survived by: her grandchildren, who were the light of her world, Cody and Stacey Bernier, and Kylie, Phillip, Bella and Brady Rossborough.

At her request, there will be no public services. Friends who wish may contribute to York County Community Action, 6 Spruce St., Sanford, ME 04073. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences may be made at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.