Timeline for Anne E. (Savage) Sands
Born: December 17, 1942
Died: October 6, 2017
Anne E. (Savage) Sands, 74, of Monson, a longtime Ludlow resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 6, 2017. Daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Low) Savage, she was born in Chicopee on December 17, 1942. A graduate of Chicopee High School, Anne received her BA from Springfield College and her Masters from Westfield State. She worked for the State Dept, teaching in Japan for 2 years. She was a much loved special education teacher in the Ludlow Public School for over 40 years. Anne was proud of her Scots heritage; she was a member of Union Church of Christ in Ludlow. Anne loved horses, gardening, her beach house in Maine, but her greatest joy was time spent with her family.
Anne is survived by her husband of 47 years Michael J. Sands of Monson, a son Michael R. Sands and his wife Diana of Granby; her daughter Alison Metcalfe of Monson and her step-daughter Victoria Phillips and her husband Robert of Woodstock, VA. She also leaves her sister Mary Lou Page of Ludlow and her 7 beloved grandchildren; Liam, Kaleb, Maxwell, Grace, Robert, Katie and Emily.
Mike, Mimi, Alison and Bubba, How very sad I am. But yet, so grateful to have had Anne as a life-long friend. From our early youth years, those teen years, our first teaching years at Westover Annex, our travel to Europe, our 2 years teaching with the Dept. of Defense - albeit different countries- our participation in each other's weddings - and more. Miles separated us eventually, but Anne will always be with me. Peter and I send you our loving sympathy. [Ethel (Welch) DeBakker]
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ann Sands, RIP Ann and hope your family is healing. The Gershowitz Family.
So sorry to hear about my cousin Anne's passing. When I was a child, she was always like a big sister to me. I always looked up to her with great admiration. My condolences to Mimi and the rest of the family.
My deepest condolences to the Sands family. Anne was such a wonderful , sweet, caring woman and will be missed. I have so many great childhood memories of her.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of this wonderful woman. She was an amazing colleague and I had the privilege of calling her my friend. My family and I enjoyed many wonderful summers at her beach house in Maine. My kids will forever call it¨ Our beach house.¨ and we will always remember the kind, generous woman that she was. You will be missed my friend. Your bright smile and kind spirit will live on forever. Rest in peace. Love, Augusta Fialho and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with her at East St. School. She was wonderful funny lady and she will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. She will be in our prayers.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ann's passing. Like so many other friends, even though we were miles apart once reunited our friendship never changed. I am grateful to have spent an afternoon with she and Mike along with other friends in October of '99. My thoughts are with all of you and Mimi. Dorothy (Johnstone) Saxton.
Dear Sands family and Mimi, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ann. She was such a warm, caring and loving person. We had many happy times together at East St. School. It was a pleasure to work together. May she rest in peace. Love, Willie Ostrowski ^ Joe
We are so sorry for your Loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she be at peace and may God be with her.
Anne and I have been friends since 1st grade. We share so many memories, brownies,sleepovers tween-teen dances cheerleading proms and whenever we got together it was like we were never apart. Her love for family and friends will always be her gift to all. Please know you are in my prayers.
Mike and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Our prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May the good Lord help you in your grief and bless Anne now and forever. Robert and Holly Denis
Rocco and I are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. My sympathies are with all of you during this trying times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My god look over her and your family during these times. Love Diane Shea Walton
We have very happy memories of Anne and Mike,s visit to Scotland, also their warm hospitality when we visited the US. A lovely person and we,re sure will be missed by all her family. Our thoughts are with Mike and all the family.
Gregg, Basil and I are so sorry for your loss. Anne will be missed by all of her friends at Union Church.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was lucky to have Miss Savage as a teacher for sixth grade. It was the year she got married and we all pitched in and bought her the garder to wear on her wedding day. As years went by I was fortunate to work along side her at East Street School. She will be remembered by many. Sincerely, Mary-Beth Will
My deepest sympathy, Uugs and love being sent your way❤️
Alison, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Love You! Love, Christina and Gary Allen
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you at this extremely sad time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you with deepest sympathies to you and your family. Huge hugs.
Dear Allison and bubba. I know how difficult it is to lose a beloved parent. Keep her in your heart. Love to you, your families, your dad and Mimi. The Greens love the sands. Lisa
Anne was a wonderful mentor when I first began in special education. She willingly gave of her time to help me adjust and showed me the ropes and how to navigate being a new teacher. She will be missed ???
Dearest Sands Family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Anne has a lovely spirit. I knew it the first moment I met her...31 years ago she tutored me after the birth of my daughter. She was compassionate and non-judging. I feel proud that I knew her and was able to spend time with her during her short time on this earth. My eyes tear for your loss. Much love during this difficult time.
I've known Anne since we were toddlers and even tho' distance at times kept us apart, she was always a constant in my life. She will forever remain an important, loving, cherished friend as I take steps to join her. I will never forget her. Love to her family for giving her the best gift of all.
Alison, my very deepest condolences, prayers and love to you and for your family. You are a wonderful daughter. Please know that I here for you if you need anything. Brittany
Alison, Sending you and your family warm and caring thoughts. May the wonderful memories of your Mother be a comfort during this time of sorrow. Donna
Your kind soul and amazing smile will forever be a lasting memory within me. Rest In Peace and always keep an eye on your family they will feel your presence daily
May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to all of the Sands Clan. She is now at peace.
Sorry for your loss.
Visiting hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 4:00-7:00
Family and friends are asked to gather for Funeral Services celebrating Anne’s life on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will follow in Island Pond Cemetery, Center St., Ludlow, MA
In lieu of flowers or gifts the Sands family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, and MA 02452.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Mike, Mimi, Alison and Bubba, How very sad I am. But yet, so grateful to have had Anne as a life-long friend. From our early youth years, those teen years, our first teaching years at Westover Annex, our travel to Europe, our 2 years teaching with the Dept. of Defense - albeit different countries- our participation in each other's weddings - and more. Miles separated us eventually, but Anne will always be with me. Peter and I send you our loving sympathy. [Ethel (Welch) DeBakker]
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ann Sands, RIP Ann and hope your family is healing. The Gershowitz Family.
So sorry to hear about my cousin Anne's passing. When I was a child, she was always like a big sister to me. I always looked up to her with great admiration. My condolences to Mimi and the rest of the family.
My deepest condolences to the Sands family. Anne was such a wonderful , sweet, caring woman and will be missed. I have so many great childhood memories of her.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of this wonderful woman. She was an amazing colleague and I had the privilege of calling her my friend. My family and I enjoyed many wonderful summers at her beach house in Maine. My kids will forever call it¨ Our beach house.¨ and we will always remember the kind, generous woman that she was. You will be missed my friend. Your bright smile and kind spirit will live on forever. Rest in peace. Love, Augusta Fialho and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with her at East St. School. She was wonderful funny lady and she will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. She will be in our prayers.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ann's passing. Like so many other friends, even though we were miles apart once reunited our friendship never changed. I am grateful to have spent an afternoon with she and Mike along with other friends in October of '99. My thoughts are with all of you and Mimi. Dorothy (Johnstone) Saxton.
Dear Sands family and Mimi, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ann. She was such a warm, caring and loving person. We had many happy times together at East St. School. It was a pleasure to work together. May she rest in peace. Love, Willie Ostrowski ^ Joe
We are so sorry for your Loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she be at peace and may God be with her.
Anne and I have been friends since 1st grade. We share so many memories, brownies,sleepovers tween-teen dances cheerleading proms and whenever we got together it was like we were never apart. Her love for family and friends will always be her gift to all. Please know you are in my prayers.
Mike and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Our prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May the good Lord help you in your grief and bless Anne now and forever. Robert and Holly Denis
Rocco and I are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. My sympathies are with all of you during this trying times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My god look over her and your family during these times. Love Diane Shea Walton
We have very happy memories of Anne and Mike,s visit to Scotland, also their warm hospitality when we visited the US. A lovely person and we,re sure will be missed by all her family. Our thoughts are with Mike and all the family.
Gregg, Basil and I are so sorry for your loss. Anne will be missed by all of her friends at Union Church.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was lucky to have Miss Savage as a teacher for sixth grade. It was the year she got married and we all pitched in and bought her the garder to wear on her wedding day. As years went by I was fortunate to work along side her at East Street School. She will be remembered by many. Sincerely, Mary-Beth Will
My deepest sympathy, Uugs and love being sent your way❤️
Alison, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Love You! Love, Christina and Gary Allen
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you at this extremely sad time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you with deepest sympathies to you and your family. Huge hugs.
Dear Allison and bubba. I know how difficult it is to lose a beloved parent. Keep her in your heart. Love to you, your families, your dad and Mimi. The Greens love the sands. Lisa
Anne was a wonderful mentor when I first began in special education. She willingly gave of her time to help me adjust and showed me the ropes and how to navigate being a new teacher. She will be missed ???
Dearest Sands Family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Anne has a lovely spirit. I knew it the first moment I met her...31 years ago she tutored me after the birth of my daughter. She was compassionate and non-judging. I feel proud that I knew her and was able to spend time with her during her short time on this earth. My eyes tear for your loss. Much love during this difficult time.
I've known Anne since we were toddlers and even tho' distance at times kept us apart, she was always a constant in my life. She will forever remain an important, loving, cherished friend as I take steps to join her. I will never forget her. Love to her family for giving her the best gift of all.
Alison, my very deepest condolences, prayers and love to you and for your family. You are a wonderful daughter. Please know that I here for you if you need anything. Brittany
Alison, Sending you and your family warm and caring thoughts. May the wonderful memories of your Mother be a comfort during this time of sorrow. Donna
Your kind soul and amazing smile will forever be a lasting memory within me. Rest In Peace and always keep an eye on your family they will feel your presence daily
May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to all of the Sands Clan. She is now at peace.
Sorry for your loss.
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.