Sandra Jean Mallette

CARTHAGE- Sandra Jean Mallette, 74, formerly of South Washington Street, died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre where she had been a resident since 2008. She was born on February, 6, 1943 in Carthage to the Late Nellie Miller & Roy Cummins.
She graduated from Carthage Central School in 1961. She attended Albany Medical Center, and obtained her LPN and later she furthered her nursing degree from Jefferson Community College in 1982, where she became a Registered Nurse.
She married Clarence "Howard" Shultz, Jr. in Carthage in September, 1964. The marriage resulted in four children, Rebecca, Cynthia, C. Howard III., & Felicia, the marriage ended in divorce.
She later married Francis "Butch" Mallette in Watertown on September, 1971. The marriage resulted with two more children Wynonna & Suzanne. Mr. Mallette died from lung cancer in 1985.
She worked for Carthage Area Hospital, and then she worked for Meals on Wheels, to feed the elderly. Her last job was at Samaritan Medical Center for 16 years where she worked as a registered nurse until she retired due to being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
She resided in many places throughout her life, Carthage, Watertown, Beaver Falls, and then finally back home to Carthage. Her final residence being at the Country Manor Nursing Home since 2008.
She is survived by her children, Rebecca Shultz and her partner Robert Perfetto, Carthage; Cynthia Hamilton, and her companion, Ronald Doremus, Carthage; C. Howard (Darlene Rocker) Shultz, South Carolina; Felicia (Peter) Crump, Carthage; Wynonna Mallette, and Suzanne Evans, both of Watertown. She is also survived by, 13-grandchildren, 10-great-grandchildren.
She loved painting, arts & crafts, swimming, going to the beach, BINGO, and mainly being around people. She enjoyed family reunions, weddings, cook-outs, and Christmas parties. She was a member of the local community group, "Singing Needles" for many years. She attended the Methodist Church in her earlier years. But, recently she had been studying with the Jehovah Witnesses.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 12:00pm-2:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm. A Service will be held at 6:00pm with The Reverend Bruce Chapman, officiating. A burial will be held privately at the St. James Catholic Cemetery in Carthage. Online condolences in her memory can be made to www.lundyfuneralhome.com
In loving memory: We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you have done. We pray that God has given you the peace and comfort you truly deserve and have so greatly won.