Notice

Sandra Ann Soards, notice

Mon, 05/02/2016 - 2:45pm

ROCKLAND — Sandra Ann “Sandy” Soards, 59, passed away on April 29, 2016, in Camden, following an extended struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

Sandy was mother to Casey Koons (Kate Reid) of Syracuse, N.Y., and and Brandon Soards of Northport. She was born in Philadelphia and is survived by her brothers, Roy of Milwaukie, Ore., John of Portland, Ore., and Robert of Johnston, Iowa.

Sandy was a gifted artist and she owned and operated an art reproduction company for many years, where she had the privilege of working with some of the premier artists in Maine and New England.

She will be remembered for her deep love for her family, her giving spirit and her bravery in the face of adversity.

Memorial donations made in Sandy's memory would greatly be appreciated and can be sent to the The ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter, The Concord Center, 10 Ferry Street-Suite 438, Concord, NH 03301. http://webnne.alsa.org.

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service.