Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

SOUTH THOMASTON - Sandra ‘Sandi' Trembley, 69, died at her home surrounded by her family, Thursday, September 10, 2015, following a period of declining health.
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, April 5, 1946, she was the daughter of Col. Robert E. Gautney U.S.A.F., Retired and Barbara (Philleo) Gautney. Her father's career with the U.S. Air Force found Sandi's family living in various places throughout the United States. She ultimately graduated from Newport Beach (CA) High School, class of 1964. Following high school, she attended Monterey Peninsula College, where she studied German and Russian language arts. From 1970 to 2006, she lived in the Monterey area.
June 2, 1977, she married Edward L. Trembley in Monterey
For more than 25 years, Sandi worked in hotels and restaurants in California, most notably The Butcher Shop in Carmel, The Sardine Factory, and Rappas, both in Monterey.
Later, Sandi worked in retail at The Woodenickel in Pacific Grove, CA, where she established life time relationships with the wonderful group of women with whom she worked. After moving to Maine, Sandi enjoyed working at the Rockland Home Depot, where she also made many friends.
While living in Monterey, Sandi enjoyed the outdoors. Her favorite camping spots were Limekiln Campground in Big Sur and The Pinnacles in Soledad.
Since 1994 she has been an actively involved member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and recently celebrated her 21st AA Birthday.
Sandi lived in Germany in the late 1960s when her father was base commander in Hof. Sandi loved to travel and made several trips back to Europe. Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean were also favorite destinations.
At home, she enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with her granddaughter Gina, who was the light of her life.
Sandi was pre-deceased by her mother in 1996, her father in 2005, and her sister Nancy Chelgren in June of this year. She is survived by Ed, her beloved husband of 38 years; her son Aaron L. Trembley and his wife Coretta L. and their daughter Gina M. all of South Thomaston, ME, three brothers, Jeffrey Houck, Jon and Robert N. Gautney all of San Bernadino, CA; one sister Patricia Billodeau and her husband Brett of Clovis, CA; as well as many nieces and nephews. Also brothers-in-law James Trembley of San Jose, CA Charles Trembley of Hollister, CA and sisters-in-law Joan Rivas-Cosby of San Jose, CA and Yovonne Cooper and her husband Gary of Fayetteville, NC; mother-in-law Marie R Trembley of Sunnyvale, CA. and step-mother Ann Gautney of San Antonio, TX.
A celebration of Sandi's life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Weaskeag Inn, 14 Elm Street, South Thomaston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Kno-Wal-Lin Homecare & Hospice, 170 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841, or the Good Shepard Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn, ME 04211-1807, or online at www.gsfb.org/donate.
Sandi's family is being assisted by the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Sandi's family, please visit her Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.