Sandra Lawton Sorensen

Sandra Lawton Sorensen peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 20 , 2018 surrounded by family in Plant City, FL. Born January 28, 1936 in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Agnes Wilson (Cave) Lawton. Sandy will be remembered for her positive, generous spirit, bringing laughter and joy wherever she went. 'Sam' enjoyed working with people, notably at the Senior Center and as a teacher's aide, both in Cheshire CT. Always a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, 'Grammy Sammy' was preceded in death by her husband Howard Sorensen in 1997. She is survived by a loving family that includes her two daughters: Cindy Woodward (Dave) of Milan, NH, Patti Campbell (Chris) of Plant City, FL, her sister Patricia Mizak of Brooklyn, CT, five grandchildren: Erin O'Neill (Mike), Seth Woodward (Ciji) Mike Campbell (Emily), Ryan Campbell and Justin Campbell; and four great grandchildren: Brynn, Chase, Cameron, and Caeleb; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many wonderful friends. Celebrations of her life will take place in both Plant City and Connecticut. The Family would like to thank all of the staff, nurses, and doctors for their kindness and compassion as they cared for Sandy over the years at South Florida Baptist Hospital.