Sandie Lemaster

Sandralee Helen Heath LeMaster was born in Virginia December 4, 1947. She was the oldest of eight siblings. Sandie enjoyed school and graduated high school from Brunswick High School in 1966. Introduced by her mother, she met the love of her life in 1968. She was married to James Warren LeMaster on November 14, 1970. She knew immediately that she wanted children. In December of 1971, she gave birth to her first born, Cynthia. In October of 1973, she gave birth to her second child, Jason. They were the joys of her life and her life was centered around family. Sandie participated in several theatrical productions and church activities throughout her life. She was never more comfortable than she was behind a hymnal singing in church choir or sitting at a sewing machine creating a masterpiece. Sandie was never without a book in her possession. She passed that love for reading on to her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts and was an extremely artistically gifted woman. She taught her children almost every song from every musical she could get her hands on and I'm certain they could sing "The Sound of Music" before they could speak. Sandie was a kind and loving person who always had children around her. Although she and her husband owned several businesses, she was happiest when she stayed at home and cared for children. She had never met a stranger in her life and could strike up a 30-45 minute conversation with a complete stranger in the produce section of the grocery store. Sandie was always filled with words of wisdom and wasn't afraid to share with family, friends, and loved ones. She wanted everyone around her to have the very best life they could have. She had a very strong spiritual belief and passed a lot of those beliefs down to those around her. Sandie would mention quite often the closeness she felt with God and with his son Jesus Christ. She knew God's will would always be done. Throughout her life, she was lucky enough to live in several different locations. The two that mostly felt like home were in Maine and in Texas, although Maine will always be her true home. Sandie and Jim had an amazing relationship. Being married for 46 years says a lot about the commitment of the two of them. They built a family together and opened several businesses. As a team, they never did anything half way. Strong willed and full of gumption, they powered through the world holding hands and blowing kisses at each other through good and bad times. An outsider looking in would see the love they had for each other. They have been exceptional role models for everyone they've known. Sandie's dream was to be surrounded by grandchildren. That dream was made possible 5 years ago with the birth of her granddaughter, Lauren. And a few months later with the birth of her grandson, Heath. They have been the light of her life from that moment on. She never let a day pass where she wasn't bragging on them to anyone she encountered. She has enjoyed the little moments and joyous occasions with both of them. They have always adored her. They have showered her with love and affection for almost 5 years. If there is one thing anyone that came into Sandie's presence knows, it is that she never stopped believing in making the best out of any and all situations. She was a fighter from the moment she came in to this life and she was a fighter until she left this earth. She passed with grace and with dignity. She had her husband and children with her, just as she wished. Her kind and generous nature will be missed greatly. Sandie is preceded in death by her grandmother, Anna Lemes Yanok, and her grandfather, George J. Yanok. She is survived in Life by her mother Gertrude Louise Yanok Heath, godmother/aunt Helen Yanok Perry, uncle Albert Yanok, spouse James W. LeMaster, daughter Cynthia D LeMaster and grandson Heath Lewis, son Jason W. LeMaster (Amy B.) and granddaughter Lauren, siblings Jimmy Heath, Maryann Heath, Melinda Pasupulati, Roxanne Moody, Michael Heath, Timothy Heath and Matthew Heath and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Sandie's wish was to not have a funeral, but to have a celebration of her life. We will be having one here in Texas and another in Maine. The small memorial has already been held in Texas and the entire family is so grateful for all that attended! There will be a 2nd celebration of my Mother's,(Sandie's) life,Saturday March 18, 2017 at The Elk's Lodge #2043, 179 Park Row, Brunswick, Maine 04011 from 1:00pm-5:00pm.

As previously mentioned, Sandie discussed her wishes with her family several times throughout the past few years. Her wish was to have a celebration of her life and to not have a funeral when the time came for her to leave her earthly body & go be with God where she will no longer suffer with any pain. She wanted the celebration to be full of family and friends. She wanted laughter and laughter through tears remembering all of the good times that we all shared with her. She wished to have children of all ages running around, laughing, and having a good time. She wanted good food, wonderful fellowship, and a lot of balloons at this celebration. SO, that is what we will do!!! We are aware that there may or may not be weather issues in Maine at that time & we will deal with those the best we can if anything arises when the time comes. Please RSVP via email to cindylemaster@yahoo.com so we can have a nice estimate of how many people we can look forward to celebrating with!!
You can also contact Lydia Mears via her email at richlydia@comcast.net with any questions.
At this point, the family would like to personally say THANK YOU to each of you for the love and continued support received from all of you. It means a lot!