Mary "Sandy" LaSante

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Sandy loved a good adventure, whether it was trying her luck at the slot machines or cruising the high seas.

Mary Sandra LaSante, "Sandy", 85, of Rutland, passed away at her home on October 25, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1941, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Huey and Mary (Greenwald) Charlton. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers H Ronald Charlton and Richard Charlton.

On May 1, 1961, Sandy married the love of her life, Bruce LaSante, in Rutland, Vermont. She went on to work in accounts receivable for Casella Waste, but it was the time she spent enjoying life outside of work that brought her some of her greatest happiness.

Sandy loved a good adventure, whether it was trying her luck at the slot machines or cruising the high seas. Her love of travel took her through the Caribbean, where she enjoyed exploring new places and making memories along the way. When she wasn't off on an adventure, Sandy could often be found at home tending to her garden.

Known as the life of the party, Sandy had a way of making any gathering more memorable. Her lively spirit, love of a good time, and the joy she brought to those around her will be fondly remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

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Her love of travel took her through the Caribbean, where she enjoyed exploring new places and making memories along the way.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Bruce LaSante; her children, William LaSante, his wife, Joan, and their 3 grandchildren Eme, Sarel and Ruan Venter, Shane LaSante and his wife Lisa, Christine LaSante and her husband Jason Ciccone; her grandson, Alexander LaSante and his fiancé Jenna Atkinson; her nieces and nephews, Deanne Mytych, Donna Mytych, Jack Mytych, Mindy LaSante, Garrett Charlton, Travis Charlton, Kurt Charlton, and Ann-Marie Roth who was like a daughter to her, her husband Gene and their children Brian Roth and his wife Christine, Matthew Roth and Nicholas Roth and his wife Krista; her best friend, Karen Thomas; and many other family members and friends. 

A committal service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Rutland, Vermont, at a date and time to be announced.