Royalton, VT Sandra Lee Hutchins, 78, of Royalton, VT, passed away on October 22, 2021 in Essex, VT. Sandra was born on April 13, 1943, to Laurence and Jessie (MacDonald) Bailey in Springfield, VT. She married the love of her life, Mark Hutchins on May 7, 1966, at the Methodist Church in Springfield, VT. Together they had three children- Tracy, Heather, and Kevin. Sandy's children were her world, and she loved them dearly. During the spring and summer, Sandy could be found gardening. She truly loved being outside tending to her garden and seeing what she could grow. Sandy had a passion for baking delicious treats for her family and friends. Every year for Mark's birthday, Sandy would make her famous apricot pie for him. She would also bake delicious molasses cookies. She loved to teach her grandchildren to cook. Sandy and Mark loved antiques. They were antique dealers selling beautiful antiques to their customers. Sandy would always be there for a friend, always willing to lend a hand for anyone who needed it. Sandy was predeceased by her parents, Laurence and Jessie Bailey. She is survived by her husband Mark of 55 years; her children Tracy Hutchins, Heather Hutchins, and Kevin Hutchins; as well as her grandchildren- Taylor Bardsley, Eryn Bardsley, Sydney Howell, Jesse Howell, Thomas Howell, Sean Hutchins, and Sabina Hutchins. A funeral service will be held on November 5, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home on 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. A reception will immediately follow. The family requests that face masks be worn during the service. Arrangements are being held through Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.guareandsons.com.