1942
2018
Robert Guy Sands, age 76, of Pinecrest Home for Adults, in Avoca, NY passed away peacefully on 20 August, 2018.
"Bob", the son of Milton and Elizabeth (Cassidy) Sands was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 17, 1942. His early years were spent in Philadelphia, PA, Spring Lake, MI, and Doylestown, PA.
He was a 1963 graduate of Penn State University and the University of Detroit Law School in 1966. He was employed as a public defender in the traffic court of downtown Detroit, MI. and in February of 1967 entered the US Air Force Officer Training School, receiving a medical discharge later that year. He was then employed by the Office of Economic Opportunity in Philadelphia, PA moving to Wellsville, NY and most recently the Pinecrest Home for Adults in Avoca, NY where he resided for the last 8 years.
He is survived by a brother, Milton J. Sands Jr., MD of Charleston, SC, 3 nephews and 1 niece. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on August 24, 2018 at 11AM at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville, NY. Internment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, in Wellsville.
The family would like to thank Ms. Nancy Stole and Teresa Gilbert of the Pinecrest Home for their attention and support over the years; Debbie Brinkhas for her continued spiritual council; and Muhammad Mirza, MD of Bath, NY for his excellent and continued medical care. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com
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To the Sands family:
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time of grief. (Hosea 13:14) May the memories of those days gone by, sustains you and warm your hearts in the days and years ahead. My condolences to the entire family and friends for your loss.
Liz
August 23, 2018
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