In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident Sandra Larsen, 87

Red Bank resident Sandra Larsen died peacefully, surrounded by family in her home, after succumbing to congestive heart failure. She was 87.

Sandra spent her childhood years in Lyndhurst where she met her husband of 46 years, Larry. After marrying, the couple lived in Kaiserslautern, Germany while Larry served in the US Army. Upon returning to the United States, they lived in an apartment in Lyndhurst, before moving to West Milford in 1960.

“Sandra was predeceased by Larry in 1998, and two years later moved to Red Bank to be closer to family. She continued her own travel, skied into her mid 70’s, and captained the boat she and Larry had traveled on extensively. She spent as much time with her growing family as possible.”
Loved ones of Sandra Larsen in her obituary

During her 40 years in West Milford, Sandra was active in the First Aid Squad, becoming its first female president. She joined the Ski Patrol at Mt. Peter, before moving to the patrols at Great Gorge, and then Hidden Valley. She taught her three children to ski, and was actively involved
in New Jersey Ski Racing. Outside of skiing Sandra enjoyed camping, boating, playing bridge, and travel. After Larry’s retirement they enjoyed time at their second home in Stowe, VT, “which became the center of frequent family gatherings.”

Sandra is survived by: three children: Donna (Mike) Martini, of Heber City, UT. Jennifer (John) French, of Amherst, NH, and Eric (Louise) Larsen, Rumson; seven grandchildren, Allison (Max) Merrell, Heber City, UT, Laura (John) Lembeck, of Hoboken, Scott (Tara) French, of Boston, MA, Evelyn (Chris) Dupont, of Dover, NH, Charles Larsen, of Burlington,
VT, Patrick and Hillary Larsen, of Rumson; and three great-grandchildren, Henry Merrell, Dillon Merrell, and Emma Lembeck.

A private burial will be held in Stowe, VT. A celebration of life will be held in the Summer of 2024, time and location to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the American Cancer Society.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via John E. Day Funeral Home