BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Sandra Contois Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 11, 2017.

Sandra Contois of Bowie, MD passed away on 05/11/17 after a prolonged struggle with terminal cancer. She is survived by her husband, George Paul Contois, and her beloved son, Charles Andrew Contois. Sandra was an honorary graduate of the School of Music at Northwestern University achieving a Master of Music degree in 1956. Sandra went on to pursue a career as a music instructor and educator in the public school system in Texas, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and in Maryland where she spent most of her tenure in the Prince George's County School System for close to three decades and was greeted by many former students wherever she went. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (https://ocrfa.org). Sandra's family will be holding memorial gathering at the Robert E. Evans Funeral home, 16000 Annapolis Road / Bowie, MD 20715 on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 10:45 a.m. for her burial at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Rd / Crownsville, MD 21032. Arrangements under the direction of Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, Bowie, MD.

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August 1, 2019

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Keith Redmond

I just discovered her obituary by chance. I am so sorry to hear this. She was my music teacher in grade school and she was excellent. I still remember her enthusiasm. I am a musician (pianist) and was so appreciative of her as a music teacher. - Keith REDMOND - Paris, France

May 15, 2017

Sandy Himmelfarb (nee Delinsky)

My sincere condolences to Chuck and George and all of Sandy's friends. We knew Sandy growing up on Wharton Turn. She was a smart and kind person. I remember helping Sandy get her classroom ready in August a few times. Sandy took my sister, brother, Chuck, and me to the zoo, movies and the pool. She was a good friend to my mom, too. What a sweetheart! She is genuinely missed.

May 15, 2017

Holly Morrison

I was a student of Mrs. Contois in the 70s at Yorktown Elementary in Bowie. I live in Kansas now so news of her illness and passing found me at the same time. Mrs. Contois was always my favorite music teacher. I remember when she decided to learn to play the guitar and was taking lessons with another teacher. She started accompanying our singing with the guitar instead of the piano as practice. I was so impressed at how quickly she learned it. Later I knew her when she was an owner at Rafters. I know she will be greatly missed and I would like to offer my condolences to her husband, son and other family. I am saying a prayer for Mrs. Contois and all of her family.

May 14, 2017

Mary Browne

I was so sorry to hear that Sandy passed away. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. She was a cheerful uplifting lady. I had been thinking of her so much for the past couple of weeks. I wish I could have visited her before she got so sick. My sincere condolences to you, her husband and son. You have the memory of a great lady to comfort you.

May 14, 2017

My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4

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