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1942
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2014
Sandra Leary Obituary
May 13, 1942-June 4, 2014
Rio Vista, Formerly
Walnut Creek
On June 4, 2014 Sandie passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long illness.
Born in Newport, R. I., she spent her youth in Manchester, N. H. She graduated from St. Joseph H. S. and Notre Dame College.
She married her love, Jim Leary in 1965, and moved to California where he was an Oakland police officer.
Sandie was employed by Kaiser Hospital as a lab scientist for 35 years.
Sandie and Jim have three daughters Erin, Shannon, and Megan, two adopted sons Vince and Bennie and nine grandchildren. Sandie was at peace with meeting her Heavenly Father and being reunited with her mother, Margaret and granddaughter Kelly.
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jnon m Leary
October 16, 2016
With Love,
Jnon Margaret Leary
October 14, 2016
Just found out Sandy passed away ,she was a beautiful person and a wonderful mother inlaw she will be deeply missed , my condolences to the family , I am so sorry for your loss,
Jnon Margaret Leary
October 14, 2016
Just found out Sandy passed away ,she was a beautiful person and a wonderful mother inlaw she will be deeply missed , my condolences to the family , I am so sorry for your loss,
June 17, 2014
Jim, we were so shocked to be told of the home going of Sandy that was posted in the obituary. We have many wonderful memories of Sandy. Her love for the Lord, her family, & friends. Just know that we will be praying for you and your family.
Love, L.J. & Margie
Sally Sprague
June 15, 2014
Oh Jim I was so sad to read this in this mornings paper!! I loved her and she made me laugh! I still use the phrase "in the light of eternity, what does it matter?" Praying for you and the family. God Bless you! Sally Sprague
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