SANDRA L. "SANDY" SCHAFER

Schafer, Sandra L. "Sandy" Of Brookline and Provincetown, passed away on May 15th, 2014, after a long struggle with a brain tumor. She passed peacefully, knowing she is loved, surrounded by family. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she received her BA at the University of Cincinnati in graphic design, and her MFA in art education at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, where she later taught graphic design and production. During this time, Sandy served as Director of Project Art Center in Cambridge. In 1978, Sandy ran the summer arts program at the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, and met her partner of 36 years, Bernie LaCasse. Sandy and Bernie became partners in design and life, establishing the firm of Schafer LaCasse Design in Boston, which thrived until her passing. Sandy had a passion for friends, fun and all things Italian. Full of energy and ideas, she brought joy and life to every thing she touched. She is survived by her husband, Bernie LaCasse, her sisters Bonnie Eggena (Patrick) and Vickie Schafer Aspinwall (Mel Marmer), her brother Scott Schafer (Cornelia), her nieces and nephews Kendra Gelner, Brandon Eggena, Alex Schafer, Olivia Schafer, and her dog Misti. She leaves behind an amazing extended family made up of her beloved friends who were a great support, and provided strength to her through her illness. A memorial service is planned for September in Provincetown.