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Clara Sands

1918 - 2024

BORN

1918

DIED

2024

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Albany, New York

Clara Sands Obituary

Sands, Clara
ALBANY - Clara Harrison Sands, 105, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Smircich (John); and her son, Charles Montalbano. A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Times Union.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Nov. 17, 2024.

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Christina Della Cioppa

November 21, 2024

Claira was a special woman. I was so honored to know her. I will always remember the Christmas party we had with her getting together with friends was important to her and that day in particular. We had such a good time and I have a picture of it, I know God is smiling now that she is with him. I will see you again, my friend with all my love, Chris.

Ann M Malone

November 20, 2024

Clara - thank you for being you. You showed me that life can be fully lived at any age. You have inspired me and I will be eternally grateful. Annie

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