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Sandra Buda Obituary

Buda, Sandra J. BALLSTON LAKE Sandra J. LaChance Buda, 48, of Ballston Lake, formerly of Troy, passed into eternal life Sunday afternoon, November 11, 2007, at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of Elmer J. and Roselyn Kehn LaChance of Troy. Sandra was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy. She and her former husband, Richard Buda were the owners of the former Riteway Auto Care in Jonesville. Sandra also had been employed by New York State, the former Gardenway in Troy and by Aramark Food Service which serviced the College of Saint Rose in Albany. She was an avid camper and loved camping at Kampersville in Vt. In addition to her parents, Sandra is survived by her children, Courtney (Cory) Thayer of Schylerville, Nicholas P. Buda and Daniel R. Buda, both of Ballston Lake and the late Patrick J. Buda. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Ashleigh and Olivia Thayer. Sandra also is survived by her brothers and sisters, Ronald J. LaChance and Robert J. (Kim) LaChance, both of Troy, Deborah (Dennis) Brundage of Cicerio, N.Y., Gary R. (Janice)_LaChance of Ballston Lake, Janice A. (Curt) Fredericks of Schodack, Stephen E. (Colleen) LaChance of Hudson, James M. (Nadine) LaChance of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., Richard J. (Donna) LaChance of Ballston Spa, David V. (Melissa) LaChance of West Rutland, Vt. and Jason M. (Mary) LaChance of Troy. Sandra was the niece of Mary Murphy of Troy. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Sandra is also survived by her special friend, Michael Faele and her former husband, Richard J. Buda. The funeral for Sandra will be held Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy and at 9:30 from Our Lady of Grace Church in Ballston Lake where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Contributions in Sandra's memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 6 Greenwood Dr., East Greenbush, NY 12061, would be appreciated.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 13, 2007.

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Sue Grosh

November 29, 2007

Rose and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about the death of Sandy - my prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Brundage

November 17, 2007

Life on earth is a trial run and, Sandy, you did it so well that God called for you early. You showed us all how to be a good listener, compassionate and loving. You will always be my inspiration, even though you were my baby sister. You listened to people and were always there to help someone else. You never complained about how unfair life treated you. I love you honey. Watch over all of us. We still have our journey to complete and will never complete it quite as well as you have done. Love, Debbie

star johnston

November 17, 2007

sorry for your lost.

Courtney Thayer

November 16, 2007

Mama, I miss you and love you so much. Thank you for giving me life and thank you for showing me how to be a good mom. It's because of you, I have the strength to get thru this aweful time. You were the strongest person I will ever know. Protect my girls. Watch over them and keep them safe. Give Nanny and Poppy a kiss for me. I love you. Courtney xoxoxo

Gail Kehn

November 16, 2007

Elmer, Rose and family -- just wanted you to know how sorry I was to hear about Sandy. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. You will all be in my prayers.

Anne Tremblay

November 16, 2007

Courtney, Nick and Dan and Family,
Sandy was an incredible woman. She always spoke so highly of her family and the joy which you gave her. She continues to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Anne, Mark, Alicia

Cannon family

November 15, 2007

Our thoughts are with you all.

Paul Gower

November 15, 2007

My heartfelt sympathies to all of your family. Many thoughts of the times at the Central Little League past through my mind as I saw all the family(s) together. I know the strenght and support you all have for each other at a time like this. My prayers are for all of you tonight.

Dick Butler

November 14, 2007

Elmer and Rose , all family members. My heart goes out to all of you for your loss of Sandy.

May she be gently held in the hands of our Lord. God Bless

Dick and Carolyn and Family

Sandy Upton

November 14, 2007

Aunt Roselyn, Uncle Elmer and family,
So sorry about Sandy. You are in my thoughts and prayers and what ever I can do to help just let me know.

David Childs

November 14, 2007

To Dave, Missy, Brian, Seth, and the rest of the LaChance and Buda family. Our prayers are with you In this time of sorrow. May Sandra be at peace In heaven. God Bless,

The Childs family

Priscilla Moore

November 14, 2007

To the whole LaChance family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. Your loved one is in a wonderful place and at peace.
Steve and Colleen i am truly sorry!
Love, Priscilla & Don Moore

From all of us at Ann Taylor LOFT

November 13, 2007

Courtney & family,

Sorry about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie Decker

November 13, 2007

Dear Nick and Dan
You probably don't remember me we were friends way back, when Eric told me about your mom I just wanted to send you my deepest sympathy to you two in this really difficult time. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
-Stephanie Decker

Karen Hatter

November 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family at this difficult time.

Richard

November 13, 2007

Sorry for your loss

Eric Bowers

November 13, 2007

Nick and Dan--you are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. She will be missed.

Lynn Provancher

November 13, 2007

Gary & Janice, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim Barber

November 13, 2007

To Dave LaChance, LaChance and Buda Family,

My condolences for your loved one.

Saratoga Hospital

November 13, 2007

Curt and family,
Deepest sympathy from the Patient Financial Services Department at Saratoga Hospital.

Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Gerrie O'Leary

November 13, 2007

Diane sent me a copy of the obituary for Sandy. I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to you and her family.

Ron & Kathy Quell

November 13, 2007

Dear Aunt Roselyn & Uncle Elmer,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Sandy's family. May your faith sustain you during the coming days.

Joyce Tisaj

November 13, 2007

To the LaChance Family -

We send our sincere condolences at this time of great loss.

Eric & Joyce Tisaj; Kim, Tommy & Maddie White

Staff of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc

November 13, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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