Sandra D. Sidell (nee Suits)
Sandra D. Sidell (nee Suits), passed away suddenly at her residence on February 19, 2025. Sandra was born in Miami Florida on Saturday, July 30, 1960 the daughter of the late John R. Suits and the late Lillian E. (nee Trifiletti) Suits. Sandra had a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse at Gates Vascular Institute where she helped many patients by providing excellent and comforting care. Sandra was the beloved wife of Steven C. Sidell and loving mother of Angela (Miguel), Pamela (Michael), Jeremiah (Anna), and Caitlin (James). dearest nana of Brandon, Alyssa, Jakob, Jackson, Liana, Anabelle, Logan, Callum and Layla. Sister of William and Robin and niece Erinn.
Family and friends may visit on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 3:00 -7:00 pm at the Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc. 2480 Kensington Avenue Amherst, New York 14226 where a funeral service will take place at 7:00 pm. A Spring inurnment will be held at Acacia Park Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life. Details will be announced. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
A message from the family…
She was the heart of our family; our greatest cheerleader, our warmest embrace, our most trusted friend. She loved fiercely and gave endlessly, always putting others before herself. No matter what the time or circumstance, she was there…ready to listen, to lift us up, or simply be at our side. She was our steady hand in uncertain moments, our safety net when we were falling, always there to catch us with love and grace. Her laughter filled our lives, her kindness lifted us, and her love made us whole. Though she left too soon, her presence us everywhere; in our memories, in our stories, and in the strength she instilled in us. She may be gone, but she will never be absent. Her love will forever surround us.
Sandra had such a vibrant presence. From my first American Thanksgiving experience to being an extra wheel at family events to all the birthday parties celebrated in Canada, she always made me feel welcome and as if I were a part of the family. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to meet her and will cherish the small moments I got to share in her life.
To the entire family: you are all in my thoughts. I know no words can erase your pain, but may you continue to feel Sandra’s love for you and hold your memories close.
My condolences to Sandra’s family and friends. She was deeply loved.
Dear Steve and family,
I was so heart broken to hear of the great and sudden loss of Sandy. I pray the lord gives you grace in this time to help you while morning. My heart is with you right now. It’s so hard to loose our loved ones. What helps me is returning to the idea that they are not gone, they just went to be with the good lord and someday we will see them again. I believe Sandy is in a miraculous place at this time reunited with loved ones. I hear Heaven is beyond our wildest dreams, it is so beautiful, and full of glory and love. I know it is hard to live without our loved ones whom have passed and left us here but somehow knowing they are within the love of God it becomes bare able. I’m sure she is watching over you and fighting for you in heavenly places.
I worked with Sandy in the NICU at Millard Gates very sweet person so sorry to hear of her passing. Condolences to her family
Though it’s been years since we’ve seen Sandy, we are so saddened to hear of her passing. Our deep and heartfelt condolences. Mike & Sue Perry and family.
My deepest condolences to Sandy’s family, fellow nurse at GVI,
A special soul lost that provide a light wherever she was with a genuine sense of caring that will be missed.
There was so much love and sadness in the room last night; so much sadness, because there was so much love…
I knew Sandy for 58 years. She was one of a kind. Although our friendship ebbed and flowed throughout the years, it was one where we always picked up where we left off. It was always such a joy to see her, we would hug, and sometimes we would dance! She was one of a kind, that is for sure. Sandy had a certain Zen about her; she conducted her life with such poise and grace-even through the obstacles she had to endure. She never faltered in raising her children, or in getting her career established. She always knew what had to be done and she did it with finesse! Just seeing her beautiful children: Pamela, Angela, Caitlin and Jeremiah, and looking into their eyes, and seeing all the beautiful grandchildren that they are now raising – Sandy? You did a great job! This is your legacy!!!
Steve, i’m so glad you found each other, albeit, later in life. You surely made up for lost time. I remember walking in Amherst State Park with her one day before you met up again. She was telling me her life is so full, but she was missing something. That was you, my friend! Your sense of fun and andventure enriched her until the very end.
To this beautiful family, your matriarch will always be with you, but just in a different form. May time, the many memories and the love that you share help to ease this burden of profound grief and get you through, but never over the loss of beautiful Sandy!
Love you all…
I worked at Millard Fillmore Hospital with Sandy for 5 years, I left Buffalo in 2006 and I will always remember her for her positive, calm and dedicated attitude towards work and life. I will never forget once she told me why she worked night shifts for so many years “so I could be home for the kids during the day” . Really sad to see her go this soon. God comfort all the family. Her legacy lives with each one of you. Rest in peace my friend.
I worked with Sandy at Gates in the NIcU. I remember our nite out and the car accident we witnessed. So many experiences we went through. Always a smile then a giggle and then belly laughs that couldnt be stopped. She was a bright light at Gates and i know she will be misses by friends and family.