Memories of Andrea Gail St. Cyr

Wow…so sad I waited so long to reach out to reconnect with Andrea. Knew her as a kid and she was such a wonderful, amazing, joyful person. I waited too long to reach out and missed the chance to reconnect…hard, sad lesson

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Rick Spears

Wish I had on line pics, but being over 60, it gives me a handicap!!! I loved all the memories of camping, hiking, and fire building we had together as a family. My mom was a protector of us if anyone tried to hurt us, or bruise our development. Her spirit was one in a million! Love!!

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Mom & Sandie Huchko - our wonderful neighbor & friend!

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Sandie Huchko

Aptos, CA, USA

Andrea was our neighbor for 15 years. During that time, we became friends. One of my favorite memories was when my late husband, John, would come in and tell me that his day just got lots better (he was a mechanic and spent hours in the backyard tinkering on cars) because he heard Andrea’s infectious laugh. That laugh was better than the baby birds chirping in springtime, my favorite song, falling rain, hearing the ocean waves at night......! Her laughter was one of the best sounds in life. Her positivity was also very noticeable and certainly appreciated! Even after she got sick.
My husband got cancer and was very ill in hospice care and Andrea’s laughter comforted him. He would sit up , put his cupped hand to his ear and say “Shhhh. There she is. Listen. It’s Andrea.” And I’ll never forget the look on his face. She warmed his heart and soothed him just by being her! She was sick then too. I would visit often as her Illness worsened. I sang “You are my sunshine” in my bad singing voice and she’d sing along when she could. I doodled hearts and butterflies on her whiteboard. She made me happy every time I saw her. I can honestly say that she was the happiest and most positive soul I’ve ever been blessed to meet.
In the face of a dreadful and terminal health situation with round the clock caregivers, she was a bright beacon of hope and happiness in a very dark place. Very bright. She was an absolute delight.
Id also like to give my condolences to her daughter, Sharon, whose energy level made the energizer bunny look lazy, Sharon was, and is, the epitome of what love, caring, support and strength can do for a patient. Sharon stood by her mom with diligence. She advocated for Andrea when no one else would. Sharon extended her mother’s life by at least a year - possibly five. What I witnessed Sharon do for Andrea was and is a lesson of total love and how it can change anything for the better. When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I used Sharon’s example as my guide. I was able to do something very similar to what she did. My mom benefitted from Sharon’s undying love for Andrea do I thank her for that. I will forever be changed because of my neighbor, my friend and an absolutely true inspiration, Andrea St. Cyr. I feel so blessed that she was in my life. Now, she’s with me in spirit forever. I love you, Andrea! And I KNOW you’re in heaven looking down sending positivity to us all. If only there were more people like Andrea. Can you imagine......

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Sandie Huchko

I tried to post a photo but it didn’t work.😢 I tried to post a photo but it didn’t work.😢 I tried to post a photo but it didn’t work.😢

Sharon Linnik

Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Sandie! You have always been a beacon of light to me and mom. What... Read more Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Sandie! You have always been a beacon of light to me and mom. What a wonderful neighbor... Read more Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Sandie! You ... Read more

Sharon Linnik

Three sisters: Gloria, Andrea & Barbara. Forever friends!

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Sandie Huchko

What a lovely photo! What a lovely photo! What a lovely photo!

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Enjoying the sun

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Michelle Sanchez

Aptos, CA, USA

My dear friend Andrea , I’m so happy to have had the chance to being able to care for you . I enjoyed all the fun times together from lunch at severino’s to our long morning talks drinking our coffee. I miss those times . It was the simple things that made you the happiest.. now you are truly happy and I just know your singing and dancing up there! I love you Andrea until we meet again .. love always Michelle.

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Thank you for loving mom and taking such good care of her, Michelle!!! Mom loved you so much, and loved ... Read more Thank you for loving mom and taking such good care of her, Michelle!!! Mom loved you so much, and loved your time together. ... Read more Thank you for loving mom and taking such good care ... Read more

Sandie Huchko

Michelle, you were absolutely wonderful to Andrea and to me on my multiple visits frim next door. If only... Read more Michelle, you were absolutely wonderful to Andrea and to me on my multiple visits frim next door. If only all caregivers were... Read more Michelle, you were absolutely wonderful to Andrea and... Read more

Joan Miller

What a privilege to read these love stories. And to get to see Andrea at so many different times in her life. What a beauty. And what a thin waist! I'm sorry I can't count myself as a close friend. I worked with Andrea for many years at Becton Dickinson.

I was going to say something about her laugh, but I think it's already been covered! Though, in corporate life cubicle land (which can be pretty dry) there are those laughs you hear down the hallway, that make you smile wide no matter what kind of pressure you're under.

I also remember that when we had a snafu in documentation or labeling, and were at a standstill because none of us knew how to move forward, the answer was more often than not, Let's go see Andrea St. Cyr. And we were never disappointed. Such confidence and grace, and then the spirited laugh. I'm happy and so sad writing this. Love to all of you, Andrea's family and friends.
Joan Miller

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Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful memories, Joan. It's wonderful to hear about mom in the corporate... Read more Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful memories, Joan. It's wonderful to hear about mom in the corporate world, and to... Read more Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful memories,... Read more

Gloria Movik-Vanni

For 80 years Andrea was my sister and we shared many fun and memorable times together. We sang in a trio in high school; raised our children and grew older together. Living in Aptos with her was a special bonding for us. We would sit at the kitchen table for hours and talk about the good ole days. W e would go to the local drive in for a hot dog and park on the bluff and watch the ocean. In the evening while I prepared dinner Andrea would pick out our tv shows to watch. Golden Girls was always one of them and she would laugh as though it was the first time watching it; more like a dozen times. It was a simple time but so special. Love you Sis and miss you bunches. Your sister, Gloria

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Love this memory of good times together, Auntie! I smiled at Golden Girls...funny how these simple things... Read more Love this memory of good times together, Auntie! I smiled at Golden Girls...funny how these simple things are so sweet. Mom... Read more Love this memory of good times together, Auntie! ... Read more

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Gilroy Garlic Festival - Mom Andrea's favorite outing for 23 years!

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Most of you know that Mom attended the Gilroy Garlic Festival faithfully each year! It was our special outing...most... Read more Most of you know that Mom attended the Gilroy Garlic Festival faithfully each year! It was our special outing...most often on... Read more Most of you know that Mom attended the Gilroy Garlic... Read more

Michelle Sanchez

Aww, my sweet Andrea Aww, my sweet Andrea Aww, my sweet Andrea

Rick Spears

Love this pic!. Sharon,I must say you have improved with age!!! Always loved Auntie! Love this pic!. Sharon,I must say you have improved with age!!! Always loved Auntie! Love this pic!. Sharon,I must say you have improved... Read more

Nicole Rinauro

1976, Somewhere in Lake or Napa County

Typical Us

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I'm pretty sure I have the date wrong. Here we are: Nack clinging to Shar  wearing a lovely mask, Kiz, Kimberly, Andrea, Auntie Francis. Andrea always looked pulled together and beautiful. Didn't matter how fancy or casual, she was gorgeous, radiant, with that big smile and huge personality. Too many good times to count, and waaaayyy too many stories. Andrea was a second mom to me for a significant portion of my life and we always had a special connection. It's been quite a journey and I hope, I think she knew how much I loved her. Love her, I should say, because the memories are indelible. Also, I want to say the connection and relationships were very rare. I've been blessed with two amazing women, Andrea and Shar, who have, aside from my own mother, been the most significant women in my life. And because of that I'm pretty sure I've laughed more and definitely have laughed harder than most people I know. She always greeted me over-the-top warmly and loudly, and being an introvert sometimes I wished it wasn't so loud, but I always felt loved and welcomed. Still feeling like she's not really gone, and I think that's how I'll always feel. She was a very big presence.

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Sharon Linnik

True! Mom Andrea would be in the garden up to her elbows in DIRT (her favorite thing to do!) and somehow... Read more True! Mom Andrea would be in the garden up to her elbows in DIRT (her favorite thing to do!) and somehow manage to look elegant.... Read more True! Mom Andrea would be in the garden up to her ... Read more

Nicole Rinauro

There is no end. Just more laughing. ❤️ There is no end. Just more laughing. ❤️ There is no end. Just more laughing. ❤️

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1975 Road Trip

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At the Grand Canyon, on the way to Arkansas, Andrea, Shar (my BFF), me, and my bro. Couped up in a Ford Econoline van, Shar and I had a captive audience. We had an 8-track player and we knew the words to every Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings song--which is what the parentals wanted to hear. But when we got our way, Elton John came on and true to our classic style we sang at the top of our lungs, badly, on purpose. And Andrea was not only a trooper, but usually part of the action. And that's the way it was my entire growing up. She was just 32 when we all met and decided we needed to be in each other's lives. And just like in those van road trip days, there was always lots of laughter. In Andrea's case it wasn't ever mere laughter. It was a loud, gutteral laughing attack. And her laughing made me laugh harder! She was always the cool mom. Dinners at your house Shar--always great food because Andrea was a wonderful cook, basketball in the backyard, duet-playing on the piano with the door locked so nobody could stop us, sleepovers and midnight snacks in the kitchen and Andrea not only put up with it all but made me feel like part of the family. And that's how it's been my whole life. I am so happy to have been able to spend some quality time with her toward the end, share a few memories, talk about nothing/everything and hear that laugh again. It never stopped, and that laugh can never be erased from my memory. Rest in peace MeMa!

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Sharon Linnik

Wonderful tribute, Nacky! You were most instantaneously family right from the start! And remember how MeMa... Read more Wonderful tribute, Nacky! You were most instantaneously family right from the start! And remember how MeMa was one of us kids... Read more Wonderful tribute, Nacky! You were most instantaneously... Read more

Nicole Rinauro

True, true love. I feel honored to have shared nearly 50 years with you both, and Shar we most certainly ... Read more True, true love. I feel honored to have shared nearly 50 years with you both, and Shar we most certainly will laugh it up until... Read more True, true love. I feel honored to have shared nearly... Read more

Susan Zanjani

Andrea, my dear friend, I love you, I miss you. My life was so much better with you in it. Now I will carry you in my heart.

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Mom's life was so enriched by your friendship, Susan! She always looked forward to your time together. ... Read more Mom's life was so enriched by your friendship, Susan! She always looked forward to your time together. When she had "news" ... Read more Mom's life was so enriched by your friendship, Susan!... Read more

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Partying Sicilian-style with Andrea! We had a blast cugina! XOXO Partying Sicilian-style with Andrea! We had a blast cugina! XOXO Partying Sicilian-style with Andrea! We had a blast... Read more

Penny Jackman

My sincere condolences to all the family. Andrea was a bright star and shined every where she went. You met her you loved her. Like everyone has commented, her smile and laughter was only hers and brought joy to those around her. The life she shared with those she loved is insurmountable. Her time spent with her Auntie Frances and the true friendship and love they shared was such a joy to watch. Those two were quite the characters and kept you laughing at their antics. I was blessed to be part of both of their worlds. Andrea will be missed but her joy and love will always be with us.

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Happy tears...thank you, Penny. We love you! Happy tears...thank you, Penny. We love you! Happy tears...thank you, Penny. We love you!

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Cousin PAT! Thanks for "patting" baby Isabella on the butt to keep her quiet. Fond memories, but no photos... Read more Cousin PAT! Thanks for "patting" baby Isabella on the butt to keep her quiet. Fond memories, but no photos of Cousin Pat drinking... Read more Cousin PAT! Thanks for "patting" baby Isabella on ... Read more

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Fun, fun childish fun! Thank you Andrea for taking care of my mom, Aunty Frances and my dad, Uncle Jack ... Read more Fun, fun childish fun! Thank you Andrea for taking care of my mom, Aunty Frances and my dad, Uncle Jack at the end of their lives.... Read more Fun, fun childish fun! Thank you Andrea for taking... Read more

Sharon Linnik

Classic photos of our silly mom's! xo Classic photos of our silly mom's! xo Classic photos of our silly mom's! xo

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Our dear Cousin Andrea with Ciro and Johnny, chilling in Middletown with Uncle Jack/Aunty Frances and kids,... Read more Our dear Cousin Andrea with Ciro and Johnny, chilling in Middletown with Uncle Jack/Aunty Frances and kids, and then on girls'... Read more Our dear Cousin Andrea with Ciro and Johnny, chilling... Read more

Sharon Linnik

So many GREAT memories of "girls weekend" each year. Mom & Aunty Frances set the world afire when they were... Read more So many GREAT memories of "girls weekend" each year. Mom & Aunty Frances set the world afire when they were together! Remember... Read more So many GREAT memories of "girls weekend" each year.... Read more

Sharon Linnik

Beautiful Mom Andrea circa 1975

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Krissy Tobiason Felix

a beauty at every age...K a beauty at every age...K a beauty at every age...K

Kay Vallerga

Andrea always made us smile. We were the ones cheered after a visit. She had a beautiful smile but I loved her loud contagious laugh and I love seeing youthful pictures of her. She is "sheltered in place" in best place-Jehovah's memory

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Kim Carter

1999

Mom always radiant smile

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I loved when I was a teenager and it was a rainy weekend. Mom would make goodies for us and we would spend the day doing puzzles or scrabble together 💝

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I love that Mom taught us to enjoy the simple things in life! She would call me urgently into her room (by... Read more I love that Mom taught us to enjoy the simple things in life! She would call me urgently into her room (by ringing a bell)....just... Read more I love that Mom taught us to enjoy the simple things... Read more

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