OWLS HEAD — Sada L. Oldroyd, 76, died peacefully, Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Sussman Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Rockland, September 16, 1947, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian Maddocks Lindsey. She was educated locally, graduating in 1965, with the first class of the newly built Rockland High School.

The following year, Sada married her junior high school sweetheart and soul mate, James F. Oldroyd. Together they made their home in Owls Head where Sada has resided ever since.

Although she worked outside of the home, Sada thought of herself as a homemaker. She was happiest at home. Her greatest achievement in life was her family, and she loved nothing more than taking care of them. She kept an immaculate home, always cleaning, washing and waxing the floors, ironing and cooking. Her children remembered she was never still. If not inside she was outside tending to her beautifully kept gardens, lawn and home. Occasionally she could even be found on the ladder, fixing what needed to be fixed.

Sada and Jim relished their vacation camping trips, and even here, Sada found a way to stay busy. She never hesitated to take multiple grandchildren along, entertaining and chasing after them, and she spent the day cooking three meals, cleaning up after each one, tidying the camper and keeping everything organized.

She was crafty and could whip up a pair of mittens in no time flat, giving hundreds of pairs as gifts over the years. She had a special place in her heart for animals, and it didn’t take much convincing from her grandson for her to bring home her most recent favorite cat ‘Buster’ from the shelter, even though they were just there to visit.

Sada was a caregiver at heart. Whether caring for her parents, aunts and uncles or her own children, she quietly went about her business, doing what needed to be done. She never asked for or wanted any accolades. Her calm, quiet, peaceful nature made her an easy ear for those who needed it. Family and friends knew, often the best therapy was a visit to her house where she welcomed everyone with no judgment, open arms, a spot at her
kitchen table, a cup of coffee and a piece of pie.

In 2001 after the death of her husband, Sada’s life changed. It was harder for her to smile and keep going, but she continued on, knowing they would be together again one day. To Sada, the most important things in life were not things at all; making memories, being together and the love of family was all she needed in life to be happy. And in the end, Sada was happy.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, James F. Oldroyd; a son-in-law, Eric Byron; a brother-in-law, Doug Perry; a sister-in-law, Jane Oldroyd Kirk; an infant brother, Benjamin Lindsey; and a great-grandson, Darryl; Sada will be missed by her children, James W. Oldroyd and his wife Lynnette of Warren; Amy Byron of Livermore Falls; Andrea Wilcox and her husband Shawn of Warren; her grandchildren, Kimberly, Jennifer, Eric James, Lindsey, James B., Lucas, Adam, Leah and Joseph; her great-grandchildren Clayton, Francis, Leonidas, and Lorelei; her brother Wayne Lindsey and his wife Melinda of Owls Head; her sister Gail Perry of Vassalboro; and her special friends and neighbors, Cathy and Steve Pine, who looked out for her and were a great help and support in these last years.

Family and friends are invited to visit Friday, November 3, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Sada will be laid to rest privately, at a later date beside her husband on North Haven Island.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Sussman Hospice House, 40 Anchor Drive, Rockport, ME 04856.

To share a memory or condolence with Sada’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.