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Mary Sands Obituary

Of Chestnut Hill, MA, on July 20, 2006. Beloved wife of the late David Sands. Devoted mother of Paula Swartz, Roberta Chafetz and her husband Irwin. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey Swartz and his wife Pam, Wayne Swartz and his wife Nancy, Larry Chafetz and his wife Rachel, Howard Chafetz and his wife Amy. Cherished great grandmother of Douglas and Brian Swartz, Jared and Jaime Swartz, Daniel, Tal and Ben Chafetz, Jolie and Cameron Chafetz. Loving sister of the late Sidney and Philip Katz. We want to thank her wonderful and devoted caregivers, Brenda Musoke and Tina Kathabarwa and most especially Jennifer Musoke who never left her side. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 11 AM following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Larry and Rachel Chafetz until 9 PM Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Mary's name may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors Brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2006.

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Arene Jacobs Gamer

July 25, 2006

Dear Paula and Roberta: I read about your mom's passing on Sunday while visiting some friends in Connecticut. You are lucky to have had her for such a long time. My condolences to both of you. Affectionately, Arlene Jacobs Gamer

Helen Gannon GWV/TIG

July 21, 2006

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chafetz and Extended Family:

Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on the passing of your Dear Mother.

Judith Berman

July 21, 2006

My heart felt condolence goes out to the family of Mary (Katz) Sands. She was loved by all who knew her.



In Warmest Regards,



Judith Elaine Berman

(Joan H Cutler's Niece)

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