Newburyport - Sachiko (Oki) Geekie, 89, long-time Newburyport resident passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2026. Born on October 30, 1936, in Iwakuni , Japan, she fell in love with her husband James A. Geekie Jr. "Jim" , in Yokohama, Japan, while he was stationed as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Sachi came to America after marrying Jim in 1960. They lived in Newburyport for over 60 years where they raised six children.

Sachi loved the outdoors and spent many seasons fishing with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was blessed with an amazing green thumb and her beautiful garden was evidence . She took great pleasure in Arts and Crafts and learned basket weaving, knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing clothes and watercolor painting. In addition , Sachi loved traveling.

Her extensive travels took her to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Disney World, Las Vegas, Paris, Japan.

And finally an unforgettable road trip across Canada and the United States to Alaska with her husband Jim.

Sachi had a wonderful, witty sense of humor and always treated everyone with kindness and respect . A devoted wife, wonderful mother, incredible grandmother and loyal friend, she was deeply loved by all. She will be missed beyond measure .

Special thanks to Amy Anwyl and all the staff at Sarah's Place Too - Adult Day Health Center in Haverhill, MA. Your kindness shown to Sachiko will be forever remembered .

Sachiko was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Jim in 2019. She is survived by her son James W. Geekie and his wife Holly(Whitney) of Newmarket , NH, granddaughter Erin Amosun husband Joshua and great grandson Kellan, grandson James C. Geekie, daughter Barbara Gagnon her husband Robert of Merrimac , MA, grandson Benjamin. Daughter Kimberly Lafrance husband Richard of Salisbury, MA, grandson Rick Lafrance partner Sydney Faulkner, granddaughter Tessa Lafrance fiancée Rachel Maracle. Daughter Susan Mitchell husband Craig of Palm Coast, FL, daughter Tracy Geekie fiancé James Chambers, and daughter Rebecca Geekie of Melrose, MA.

Her Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday July 2, 2026 at Belleville Cemetery in Newburyport. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mrs. Geekie's family with her arrangements.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Sachiko Geekie to Sarah's Place Too - Adult Day Health Center , 180 Water street, Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830.

To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com