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I met Sandy by chance at Mayfair Apartments (Duke St, Alexandria, Va) soon after moving in in 1974. She was a very friendly young lady and I picked up a New England accent and she said she was from Windsor, Ct. i also was born in Ct so we had some commonality. We had immediate chemistry as friends and hung out. We went out to dinner a few times a week, did traveling over the USA, bought motorcycles and rode all over Virginia, the best of times.
The world has lost a saint. Animals lost a saint and God looks out for anyone who protects his animals. Sandy will be greatly missed. The memories of her are indelible in my mind and she will never be forgotten.
May you rest in peace my dear friend and God rest your soul, Shalom
Don S.
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Deborah Harbison posted a condolence
Thursday, March 18, 2021
My heart goes out to the family of Sandy. I loved her like a sister and will miss her matter of fact way we discussed things. Her passion for animals was amazing and she shared that passion with people as well.
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Luis A. de la Torre, Jr. posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
An Irish Blessing for Aunt Sandy:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Love, Luis Jr, Aadonia, Grace, and Luis III
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Sharon lit a candle
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Sandy
I think of you every day, imagining you in one of your purple or green shirts and a BIG Irish smile on your face. I miss your laugh and caring voice and how interested you were in everything. When we first met over 23 years ago I could relate to you immediately with our love for all animals, our vegetarianism and we both had pet and housesitting businesses. You were always delightful and fun to be around. You exuded Love! We shared many things but the one thing that was always very special and only you and I had the experience of going on that wonderful cruise to Central America! We stopped at three different ports and the most exceptional excursion I ever went on was with you to the Sloth sanctuary. That was amazing and I learned so much about this wonderful, gentle mammal. One of best rescues I have ever been to.
Another fond memory was our dinner out at the Sublime Vegan Restaurant for Thanksgiving 2016. I was in town to pet sit at Helene’s when she and Lisa went on vacation to Tennessee. These are the photos that I share with my memories of our wonderful friendship and love. I will be with your dear family and friends ( who are like family) later today on your most favorite day of the year ‘St. Patrick’s Day’. All of us will envision you with your green hair and your green clothes and a four leaf clover on your cheek and that BIG Irish smile! My life will be different not being able to call you or see you or share text about what is on sale at Whole Foods. BTW that huge insulated Whole Foods bag that you gifted me is the best and I love it even more. I know you are fine and taking care of all our critters that pre-deceased us. They are in very good company and hands with our wonderful Fairy Godmother!
I Love you forever
Sharon
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Deborah Harbison uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Deborah Harbison lit a candle
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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It has taken me some time to gather up the strength to talk about Sandy. Sandy and I first met in the 1970's after she moved from Hartford, Ct. to DC We became fast friends and had many adventures together as young single women in Washington DC. Sandy was at my side for my wedding in 1980 and has always been a part of my life. After I got married and my husband and I moved to Colorado and Sandy made the decision to move with us and set up a life in Denver. When my children were born I asked Sandy to be Godmother to my girls and she graciously accepted. For many years we had a wonderful life in Denver and Sandy was again the best friend I could ever have. She treated my children as her own and was always there for every holiday and celebration and showered my girls with pure love and affection. We enjoyed many Christmases together when we would gather in front of the Christmas tree after doing the "Santa Clause" thing and take a group photo. This was every year for many years. Sandy and I enjoyed "crafts" when we lived in Colorado and we formed our own little company creating potpourri from herbs from my garden and fragrant oils. We also experimented with different types of pesto and had fun mixing and tasting each batch...some better than others! On Thanksgiving we always watched the "I Love Lucy" marathon on tv while we prepared our holiday dinner. Sandy was a staple in my life and was family to me.
Sandy was always a part of our family and a part of our lives. As our lives changed and my family moved to NC, Sandy relocated to Florida where my Mother In Law lived. I made an annual trip to Florida that included visits to my MIL as well as Sandy and we continued to have wonderful experiences at Sanibel, Ft. Myers and Cape Coral. I remember how we loved shopping at the flea market in Ft. Myers and buying sunglasses with our initials glued on them, shell hunting at Sanibel beach and swimming in my MIL's pool. Even though she was very prone to sea sickness, Sandy and I went on sea excursions that included fishing on her father's boat and dinner cruises on boats that go out beyond international waters for gambling (we never gambled...just enjoyed the cruise!)
My last in person visit with Sandy was December of 2019 and at that time we planned for her to visit me in NC the following April...then the Covid virus hit. I talked to Sandy several times as we planned our next visit. The last time I talked to her was February 16 of this year and we were looking forward to another visit and I was looking at flights etc. She never told me the severity of her illness and how it had progressed. I am blessed that I got that moment to talk with my best friend before God called her to His side. I am so honored that I had Sandy in my life for 50 years and that she blessed me with her courage, kindness and love for such a long time. She will be missed until we meet again.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Sandy was my godmother and I have so many great memories of her. When we lived in Colorado I remember swinging on the tire swing hanging from her apple tree seeing just how far I could swing on it from the deck, along with picking and eating apples off that tree. Eating jar after jar of dilly beans that she had canned (I still have never had any as good as hers) She had an old pull out kitchen stool that I loved sitting on when she was cooking in the kitchen every time I was at her house. Spending time in her amazing antique claw foot bathtub or playing on the waterbed and lots of memories running around the house with her sweet black poodle Sasha. I also remember cruising around in her burgundy Honda accord. I still think of her every time I see a brick house that looks like the one she lived in. I don't think there was ever a time that I wasn't laughing when I was Sandy.
When my family moved to NC we didn't get to see her as often, but then she moved to Florida we got to see her every summer when we went to go visit my grandmother. I have memories of playing on that same waterbed, canoeing, picnicking at the beach running around with Sasha, and fishing on her dads boat (first fish I ever caught). I also loved that she would send us shirts for every holiday that she had made with iron on fabric and puffy paint and she always had matching bandanas for the animals. I'm sad that I didn't make more of an effort to see her after we stopped going to Florida on a regular basis. I always think of her when I see something that brings back a wonderful memory. She will be greatly missed and will forever be a huge part of my life and my heart!!
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Nan Coleman Gagne lit a candle
Monday, March 8, 2021
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Sandy and I went to high school together in Connecticut, Windsor High, class of 1968. Although we lost touch over the years, I remember Sandy as a joyful and enthusiastic young woman, loved and well respected by her many classmates. I was heartened to read that her love and caring of animals filled her life and her activisim clearly made a difference in the treatment of animals--an important legacy that she, her family and friends can be proud of. An Irish blesing for Sandy: "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." May her life be a blessing.
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Helene uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 5, 2021
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Sandy was an animal activist fighting for this those who had no voice. There was nothing she wouldn't do to stop animal cruelty.
She started a petsitting business taking care of peoples pets. Her clients became her friends. I met Sandy at a Petsitter gathering where I became her mentor on petsitting and she transitioned me to become a vegan.
The rest is history. We shared many adventures together whether it be animal protests, trips to the Keys, cruising, St. Patrick's Day parades (I'll miss her green hair), or wetting our pants on Halloween night at Universal Studios (which I think was the best thing we did).
Sandy always looked out for me even when her own life was taking a toll on her. Everyone came first. That was the kind of person she was. She was no doubt the most decent, selfless unpretentious person I ever knew.
I love you Sandy, may you Rest In Peace never to be forgotten.
Proud to have been your friend
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Helene jones lit a candle
Friday, March 5, 2021
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The family of Sandra Mary Burns uploaded a photo
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Deborah Harbison lit a candle
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Rene Barrett lit a candle
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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I am so sorry for your loss. Sandi was a wonderful human being; down to earth and I was always so comfortable being with her. I know how much she meant to so many people ... and dogs! May she Rest in Peace.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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