Sandra Berry, who worked as an administrative assistant at the Gorham Fire Department for the past 18 years, passed away on July 13 after a three and a half year battle with cancer. Berry was committed to her job and worked part-time at home until three weeks before she died.

“She was a great employee and it’s a huge loss to the Fire Department,” said Deputy Chief Kenny Fickett.

“The job was very important to her,” said coworker Lori Speed. “She had a great work ethic,” added Speed.

Berry is survived by her daughter Sarah and Sarah’s husband Scott and their new baby Klaus who was born shortly before Sandra’s death.