CASSANDRA A. BOONE

Cassandra A. Boone, 19, of Schenectady, tragically died on November 16, 2011 as a result from injuries sustained in an accident. Born in Schenectady on January 10, 1992, she was the beloved daughter of Pamela Bolden. Cassandra had a very kind heart and within minutes of meeting her, you could tell she was anything but ordinary. She was loved by everyone she met. She dreamed of owning a daycare and had a way of connecting with the children she met. She volunteered at Schenectady Day Nursery on Lafayette St. in Schenectady, where she worked like she was getting paid double. Cassandra was a proud student of Schenectady County Community College. She dedicated her time to becoming the best student she could be and was a pleasure to have in class. With her hard work she was a straight A student and achieved more than she thought she would. Her love was very altruistic. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Brittany Bolden; three aunts, Florence and Lydia Bolden, and Bernadette Sykes; three uncles, Willie Sykes, Tony Bolden and Richard Tartt; a host of close cousins, and other relatives and friends; and her boyfriend, Joshua Santana. Services will be held on Monday at 5 p.m. at Light's Funeral Home, 1428 State St., Schenectady. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 1:30 until 5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. To express condolences visit www.sbfuneralhome.com