SARA GARMENT Obituary

GARMENT--Sara Elizabeth, 51, April 1, 2011. In her 20s, while attending Harvard Divinity School and beginning to write and paint, Sara was stricken with the diabetes that would end her life. The disease limited her artistic work; but she created a greater work in her courage, grace in suffering, and generous spirit. She is survived by her father, Leonard Garment; her brother, Paul Garment; and her sister, Ann Garment. To her family and friends she gave emotional support, wise counsel, and moral example. Friends may donate in Sara's memory to the American Diabetes Association.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for SARA GARMENT

12 Entries

Bill Everdell

January 6, 2013

Sara, wonderful student, you glowed whenever you learned something, and sometimes laughed out loud. Your teachers still miss you.

Mike De Urso

December 2, 2012

So many great memories. Thank you Sara for giving me Gregor the cat. Years go bye too fast.

September 20, 2012

Oh dear Sara, I am so sorry that i did not keep in touch with you through the years! I am so sad that you are not here with us anymore. I met you at Interlochen Music Camp in 1976. We were in Oklahoma together and in our musical theatre class. We spent hours in the same group of kids, laughing and trying to out schtik each other. We always played off each other. We would sing in the Quad with Jimmy Kichler, Robi Resnic,Wendy Horiwitz. One time we laughed and laughed until you broke down an had a very needed cry. I will never forget that. You could sing like Ethel Merman. We all could there, but you were a ring leader, we looked to you, for your approval. You we very encouraging and so much fun! I wonder what you did at Harvard Divinity School. I ended up at Fuller Theological Seminary. I feel that is quite ironic because that summer at Interlochen was quite a spiritual experience for me and you were part of that. My dear friend who will always be 16 in my minds eye. I remember your enormous smile and accepting eyes. I love you. I hope to sing with you on the other side. Lisa Bower Martinez

Wesleyan friends, West 38th Street, New York, September 1, 2010.

David S. Miller

May 14, 2011

It was the first week of Freshman year at Wesleyan. There was a socializing event on my dorm hall, and I was keeping pretty much to myself. And there she was, alone, sitting in a chair, dressed all in purple - purple pants, a matching purple blouse, and a purple kerchief covering her head. I went up to her and said, "You're all dressed in purple! Hi, my name is David." And that's how our friendship started. Sara and I were close at Wesleyan, kindred spirits, feeling we were a little outside the system. Many years later, I was able to find her contact info, and we stayed in touch over the past several years, often having lunch or dinner in Manhattan when I was in town. Sara was funny and creative and intelligent - yet had a hard life. I feel a part of my soul has been torn out. Rest in Peace, Sara. I hope you have found comfort, and maybe you're with your mom again. Love from your friend.

Bill Everdell

May 14, 2011

Sara's teacher remembers preeminently her smile which was of the kind that always included everybody. I am sad to have outlived her, but to those many friends and family who have had the same misfortune I can send happy memories.

Eric Red

May 14, 2011

Goodbye Sara. I remember drinking coffee and talking way into the night many times and you were one of the most unique and interesting people I knew at St. Ann’s. You were a sensitive, artistic and highly individualistic girl, and left us way too soon.

Laurie Lathem

May 14, 2011

This is so sad. I remember Sara very well from St. Ann's. We used to have long, interesting conversations and she was always so graceful and intelligent. A life cut way too short. Condolences to her family.

Andrew Kirtzman

May 14, 2011

What a brilliant actress she was back at St. Ann's - probably the best we had back then. She was also the sweetest and most genuine person. I am so sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to Paul and the rest of her family.

Karen Oshman

May 13, 2011

I am stunned to learn of Sara's death. You were my best friend for years at Interlochen and I am deeply sad that you are gone. I will never forget you--your talent, your sense of humor, your creativity. All my love. Karen Appel Oshman (Houston, TX)

Derek Adler

May 11, 2011

You were a beautiful person, Sara, and I am sorry that we did not know each other as adults. Sincerest condolences to your father and brother, whom I also remember with great warmth.

Frank Montero

May 5, 2011

You were a great friend Sara and I thought of you many times all these years and remember hanging out with you, Katie and Paul on Willow Place. My mom even asks about you still. I will always remember your smile and your laugh. :)

Nancy Rommelmann

April 30, 2011

I am sorry, Sara. I learned last night that you had died. We were at a party with many Saint Anners, and we talked about you, and our memories of you. I always see you as lovely; sometimes shy, sometimes raucously laughing. With fond remembrance - Nancy Rommelmann

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