Gara Van Schaack
October 9, 2021
Gara Van Schaack of Newington, CT passed away peacefully on October 9th at the age of 88. Gara was affectionately known as Sphinx to her family and close friends. She grew up in West Hartford and attended Beach Park School, Oxford School and Centenary Jr. College. Gara recently attended her 70th reunion at Kingswood Oxford School, much to her delight! As a child, her summers were spent in Groton Long Point with her family, which she always had great memories of. In her professional life she was a medical assistant and a devoted volunteer at Hartford Hospital, putting in 20,000 plus hours throughout her lifetime. Gara also spent many holidays volunteering at local soup kitchens, which was very rewarding to her. Gara is predeceased by her parents, Bulkeley and Garafelia (Soren) and her brother David. Gara leaves her loving sister-in-law & dear friend, Geraldine Van Schaack. She also leaves her devoted nephews Buck (Mandy) and Peter, along with her great nephews and great nieces and four great great nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service to commemorate her life on October 18th at 2pm at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name, to a soup kitchen of your choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com
Gara Van Schaack of Newington, CT passed away peacefully on October 9th at the age of 88. Gara was affectionately known as Sphinx to her family and close friends. She grew up in West Hartford and attended Beach Park School, Oxford School and... View Obituary & Service Information