Maryann Sands, 81
Maryann Sands died peacefully on February 14th in Tobey Hospital, Wareham MA at the age of 81.
Maryann is survived by her husband Philip Sands of Marion MA, and her son Scott Zuffanti and his wife Julie of Grafton MA; as well as two sisters; Winifred Pilla of Albuquerque NM, and Deborah Lovequist of Palm City FL and three brothers; Anthony Barrett of The Villages FL, Robert Barrett of Wildwood FL, and Christopher Barrett of The Villages FL.
She is predeceased by her sister Linda Polefka of Hingham MA; brother James E. Barrett, Jr. of Wayland MA; and father and mother James E. and Elna Barrett of Newton MA.
Maryann was born on September 1st , 1944 in Newton MA to James and Elna Barrett and grew up in Newton, graduating from Our Lady Help of Christians High School.
She held various jobs during her life. She was especially fond of dog grooming for show dogs and her work housekeeping and cooking for St. Catherine’s Parish in Westford MA.
Maryann loved going to the beach with her husband Phil, travelling to Maine and was an avid reader.
No services are planned at this time.
Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/












