Sandra Lovejoy, also known as Sandy, Sam (to her best friend and love of her life), mom and grandma, passed away surrounded by those who love her in her home on October 1, 2024. Sandy, born on October 2, 1948 to Charles and June Jensen, grew up in Geneva, NY with her sisters, Linda and Judy. The daughter of a motorcycle racer, she savored the smell of racing fuel and, through the racing community, met the man who would become her husband, Richard (Dick) Lovejoy. Sandy and Dick were married September 9, 1967, and created a life that served as the foundation for the family they built over the years.
A graduate of Geneva High School, Sandy lived in Victor, NY raising her children, working for the Victor school district and volunteering for the Victor Farmington Ambulance Corps and Fishers Fire Department. Once her children graduated, she went on to work for Wades, Detection Systems and ultimately, REDCOM where she retired. She and Dick moved to Italy, NY to be near their children and grandchildren and, since retirement, have embraced their time together living every day to the fullest.
Sandy is survived by her husband of 57 years, and best friend, Dick Lovejoy and her children, Kim (Tim) Hey and Charlie (Cathy) Lovejoy and her grandchildren Josh (Gabby) Hey, Samantha (LaQuan) Shaw, Sarah Lovejoy, Mike Hey, and Ryan (Matt) Lovejoy. She is blessed with seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Linda (Donald) Dillman and Judy Jensen, sister-in-law Dixie (Bruce)Gardner and brother-in-law Ben (Kathy) Lovejoy. She is further survived by many relatives and cherished friends.
Sandy was predeceased by her beloved son, Justin Lovejoy and parents Charles and June (Carson) Jensen. We take comfort knowing that she left our loving embrace to enter theirs. Her fingerprint will forever remain in the lives she has touched, but most vividly on those of her husband, children and grandchildren to whom she committed a lifetime of love.
Calling hours for Sandy will held be at Jarmusz Cotton Funeral home on Sunday, October 6th from 3pm-6pm. Her funeral will be on Monday, October 7th at 2pm at South Perinton United Methodist Church followed by a burial ceremony at the South Perinton Cemetery.
The family will be receiving family and friends at the Potter Fire Department following her service.
If you choose, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Sandy’s name to Camp Good Days & Special Times.
Our sympathies to you Dick and family. Our hearts go out to you. May God give you all strength at this time.
Sandy, I can’t begin to describe how awesome you are. Since Charlie and I became friends, I immediately knew we were friends as well. From the squirrel hunts to random nights at smugglers. You always asked how I was doing and what my plans were for my career. I will always cherish our conversations. Thank you!
Sandy was married to a classmate of mine, Richard Lovejoy. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Sandy well, but I know that she and Dick raised a wonderful family and had a good marriage. She fought her illness with courage and optimism. I am so sorry that she didn’t have more time after finishing her course of chemotherapy. Cancer is a terrible disease and it has taken too many people from their loved ones. May God give those who loved her peace and comfort.
My sympathy goes out to Sandy’s family at this sad time. She will be missed by a lot of people. It was always fun to be around Sandy.
Kim,
I appreciate you letting me know of your mom’s passing. Sandy use to babysit for us and was more like a big sister to me. I loved her with all my heart. She use to stop at the lake with you kids when we lived in Canandaigua. Great times. Now that we moved back to the family homestead I picture her here too. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
I’m sorry that we won’t be able to the services but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo Ellen (Love) Alcock
So sorry for your families loss! She was an amazing person! Cancer takes way too many of our loved ones. She is now at piece and doesn’t have to suffer anymore. Your memories will keep her alive in your hearts forever! Again so so sorry for your families loss.
Sandy, it’s only been a couple of days since you have been received into Heaven and less than a week since we last seen each other but our hearts ache that we can’t call or see your beautiful smile whenever we want to. You are already greatly missed by Mary and I and we greatly loved you as a dear friend that you rarely meet in a lifetime. As the song goes thank you for being a friend and until we meet again God Bless. And to Dick and ALL of Sandy’s Family, we love you as Family and TY…..May God Bless ALL OF US Potter Family and beyond Family of a great Matriarch Sandy (Jensen) Lovejoy, one of the BEST Woman I/we have ever met!