Marilyn “Sandy” Stewart, daughter of Marie Stewart, was born on October 27, 1953 in Queens, New York. She transitioned on August 8, 2021.
Sandy was the second oldest of five brothers and sisters.
Sandy went to William Cullen Bryant High School from September, 1967 through June, 1971. While at Bryant High School she started a cooperative program with the Equitable Life Assurance Program.
After graduation from Bryant High School She continued working for the Equitable Life Assurance Company full time. She was employed with the company from July 1, 1971 until she retired on August 14, 1992. She then began working for the Department of Corrections in Connecticut. She was employed with the Department of Corrections from 1994 until her retirement in 2014.
Sandy enjoyed playing and watching sports. She was part of the Women of Color Social Club. She also did motivational speaking engagements and was very active in the community.
Sandy leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Marie “Fatsie” Stewart; her uncle, Michael Stewart and his wife Francine Stewart; her two brothers, Donald and Bruce; two sisters, Linda and Deborah; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Sandy’s life and legacy will be held Monday, August 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A viewing will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Burial will be private. Anyone attending the celebration of life or viewing must adhere to any COVID-19 safety precautions including the wearing of a mask. The celebration of life may be live-streamed via the following link: https://youtu.be/LoZ8wAjpe80
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Stewart as we called her from work at the department of corrections was her name to us from work. Marilyn was her name to those who new her outside of work. She was always a joy to tell jokes too, talk too about life and personal things. Her wisdom was like hearing a great movie told live by a famous person and I couldn’t wait to hear the ending. She would call me and I her to check on each other. It was like REAL RECOGNIZED REAL with out the bullshit as she would say. She was a hella of a cook. God blessed me to be on call when ever she called and only a few people get that status. She would give you the shirt off her back. God don’t make people with her caliber of unconditional love, because she could read and see bull shit as she would say lmao. I can still laugh at her quotes and her look that she gave you if you didn’t approach her correctly. To her mom (momma stewart). Thank you for your gift to the world??, peace and blessing to the entire family.
Thank you Sandy for being a vision of hope for me and many others.
To the family: I am so sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. I had the pleasure and honor to work with Stewart at NHCC. I was a nurse and she an officer but to her that didn’t matter we were family and co workers. She would give you the shirt off her back and a true caring person. She taught me so much and I will always cherish our relationship. RIP take your wings and soar ?
Stewy you’re one of the realest people I came across in the Department Of Corrections. You always kept it one hundred will all who came to know you. You will be truly missed by many my love ? until we meet again you sleep in peace., Your job here is done ❤️??
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family.
S.I.P. Sandy
Sandy was one of greatest people that I will ever meet. I met her 22 years ago when I needed guidance and spirituality in my life. She was a great friend, an awesome teacher, and such a loving person. A group of us would go with her to NYC to see her brother, go to church or just hang out. She had wisdom beyond her years, and showed many people how to live a spiritual life. She showed me how to live a productive life and how to be a patient parent. Her quote “ play out the whole tape” will always stick with me. I learned how to be stern but caring from her. Thanks Sandy for being there , your spirit lives on through all who met you because you made a difference.