Obituaries
Pleasanton Mayor’s Wife Dies After Battling Cancer
Sandra (Sandi) Thorne died Friday morning at home surrounded by her family. Flags at the city will be flown at half-staff in her honor.
PLEASANTON, CA — The wife of Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne died Friday morning, city officials confirmed. Sandra (Sandi) Roy Thorne, passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer, according to Thorne’s campaign manager.
“It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Sandi Thorne, who died unexpectedly. Sandi was
a devoted wife and mother and a great friend to our community. I have directed all City flags be flown at half-staff through the weekend in honor of Sandi and her significant contributions to our City. I would also like to offer our deepest condolences to the Mayor and his family,” Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho said in a statement.
Thorne was on the Board of Directors at the Museum on Main, and she was also actively engaged in the Assistance League of Amador Valley.
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The couple had been married more than 40 years. Funeral arrangements are being made by her family and will be shared once information is available.
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