Sandra Jeanne Holden (nee Schmidle) died December 25, 2015 at Eastern Niagara Hospital at Lockport of complications from an extended illness.

She was born February 9, 1948, in Buffalo NY, the daughter of the late Dr. Richard P. and Jeanne F. Schmidle.  Sandy was a graduate of Wilson High School and attended Endicott College. A lifelong resident of Wilson, she was a communicant at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. She worked at the Wilson Library, at Lakeside Market and at Oakies and Rite Aid pharmacies.  She was an active member of the Wilson Fire Company Auxiliary, the Wilson Historical Society, and the Friends of the Wilson Library. She was a devoted mother and avid reader who enjoyed sewing, solving puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Kara Holden of Lockport, brothers Richard E. (Mary Ellen) Schmidle of Rochester and Timothy P. (Deb) Schmidle of Ithaca, Paul Holden of Wilson, and by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be Wednesday Dec. 30 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street Wilson where Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Internment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wilson Library, the Wilson Historical Society, or the Wilson Fire Company Auxiliary.

Arrangements by Hamilton & Clark Funeral Home.

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