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Knestrick, Sarah B.
Sarah Beth Whiting Knestrick, Age 42 of Norwalk, CT
Sarah passed away peacefully March 6th, 2014 at Stamford Hospital following a three year battle with cervical cancer.
Sarah's greatest joy was her family. She always spent as much time with her husband and children as possible. She was able to make the most mundane things very special. She was thoughtful, caring and would always go out of her way to help a friend or even a stranger.
The family deeply thanks the community for coming together to help us in our time of need. The support during this time is something we will never forget.
Sarah was an accomplished graphic designer working with many design companies. She produced graphics ranging from creating new art designs for materials to layout of all kinds of specialized stationery.
Sarah was a trained artist who worked her way through school while attending the Connecticut Institute of Art. She had a strong passion for many forms of art. She loved to photograph everything capturing the beauty of the composition.
Born in London England, she spent time traveling frequently between London and New York.
She is survived by husband David Knestrick and three young children. Survived by father Leonard John Whiting, Brother Allan Sachs, Sisters Susan Fedorko, Laura Sachs, and Charlotte Westenra. Predeceased by Mother Catherine Dahmen Sachs
Private graveside service will occur Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Mount Olivet in Nashville, Tennessee. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2pm at Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Road, Darien CT.
Contributions may be made to the following:
Cancer Care of Connecticut
Center for Hope, Darien CT
Noroton Presbyterian Church, Darien CT
Temple Shalom Nursery School, Norwalk CT
Fox Run PTO

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Published by Stamford Advocate on Mar. 13, 2014.

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April 7, 2015

We still miss you each and every day!
Love, The Reyes

sarah Fernandez

May 26, 2014

i want to send my sincere condolences and prayers to Sarah's family. i never met her but i have heard many great things about her. she was a beautiful soul inside and out. may god comfort you in this difficult time.

Love,Neighbour

April 8, 2014

Our heart felt condolences to the family

The Beauchette's Family

March 19, 2014

She will definitely be missed, she was such a giving person, going above and beyond to help others. our prayers are with the family.

Love Your Neighbors

March 19, 2014

We love you and will miss you dearly!

Heather & Charlie Reyes

March 19, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Lee Magri

March 19, 2014

Will always be a very special person, & one of my favorite people!

Alex Cranstoun

March 19, 2014

I worked with Sarah for a short time and just heard the news of her passing. In the time I got to know her, it was clear how much she cared for her family. My condolences on your loss.

Alysia Berardi

March 15, 2014

Strong, resilient , funny , sweet, beautiful, and always thoughtful; a loyal friend in high school and through the years.

Mercedes Ruiz

March 14, 2014

Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Sarah was a very kind person and will be truly missed.

March 14, 2014

Condolences to the friends and family of such a wonderful person.

Brenda Bagley

March 13, 2014

R.I.P Sarah, you where always such a sweet and kind girl. May your family cherish all their wonderful memories during this difficult time.

March 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Danette Melchionne

March 13, 2014

Dave and kids, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your days ahead. Always find comfort knowing you now have an angel to watch over you! Sarah was a kind and loving person and will truly be missed by all that she touched. May God Bless you all.

SHS Class of 90

March 13, 2014

No words can express the loss we have suffered.

Our deepest sympathy,
Lisa May Melfi, Jennifer Chiapetta-Heffron (class president) and your fellow classmates from Stamford High School-class of 1990

Peter Di Salvo

March 12, 2014

I am so very sad and sorry to hear this. I honestly did not think this could happen. Dave & family my deepest sympathies. Sarah was one of the best people I have ever met.

Denice Dutra

March 12, 2014

David - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sarah was a good friend and colleague, and was always a joy to have around.
She'll be so missed.
Denice Dutra - Vanguard Graphics

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