Sandra Gersten Blinn Obituary

Sandra Gersten Blinn attended Andover High School in Andover, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Sandra Gersten Blinn.

Graduation Year	Class of 2002
Date of Passing	Jan 31, 2008
About	Sandra Gersten Blinn of Andover, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, (January 31, 2008) at the age of 52. Born in Hartford to Zelda and Charles D. Gersten. Sandy distinguished herself in her 25-year banking career while giving tirelessly to her family who was the center of her world. Moving through the ranks from a teller to Vice-President, Sandy fulfilled her goals and set an example for her children by earning her Finance and Marketing degree at Boston University during the evening after work. Her keen intellect and strong work ethic allowed her to accomplish a great deal and earned her the respect of all those around her. After recently retiring, Sandy was looking forward to her next phase of life to collect souvenirs from her anticipated travels. Sandy had a huge passion for living, laughing, and always giving back to the communities of which she was a part. She made the best of everyone's beach afternoons with her own personal measure of margaritas and martinis, always armed with a story to tell with her dry sense of humor. Sandy was active in charities for most of her life, founding WomenAid Andover and contributing to the Essex County Community Foundation. She favored community-based groups, and integrated service to the community into her everyday life. Sandy is survived by her mother in West Hartford, her beloved children Jessica of Andover, Rebecca of Philadelphia and Michael of NYC, her former husband Ed, as well as her brother Eliot and Kathy Gersten of West Hartford, her brother Richard and Vicki Gersten of Washington, D.C., her sister Elizabeth and Nagi Osta of Stamford, and their families, all of whom adored her companionship. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Feb. 3rd at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover. The family will be sitting Shiva Sunday and Monday at Sandy's home. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. Condolences to her family may be made at www.farmerfuneral homes.com. Contributions may be made to the Sam & Molly Fund at the Essex County Community Foundation, c/o Essex County Community Foundation, 15 Cherry St., Danvers, MA, 01923.