Her family and friends were at her side when she passed. She was born in Sanford on Feb. 27, 1928 the daughter of the late Alphonse and Anita (Cormier) Desrochers.
Throughout her working career she was employed by Kesslin shoe, 5 & Dime, Gene’s Bakery, Masure’s Bakery, Norge Village, Sprague Electric and retired from Elcon. She had a strong work ethic and had great friends and relatives that were all with her until the end of her life.
She is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Leo DesRoberts, son, Ronald L. DesRoberts, and son-in-law, Richard M. Mee.
She is survived by her daughter, Elaine (DesRoberts) Mee, daughter-in-law, Monique DesRoberts, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephew.
The family would like to thank Arcadia New England and Wentworth Hospice for the care given to Sarah, we love you all.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday May 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux, Holy Family Church in Sanford. Burial will follow at the St. Ignatius Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
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