Pamela J. Sands 54, died at her residence in Middlebury after a brief illness. She was born March 27, 1963 in Germany the daughter of Thomas Francis Sands Sr. and Angela Bonita (Vieland) Sands. Pamela was employed at Middlebury College for over 34 years in the Mail Center, she loved the beach, boating, reading a good book and spending time in the sun. She is survived by her sisters Patricia Murray & husband Mark of Middlebury, Johanna Freihofer & husband Ed of Satellite Beach, FL, Also by her significant other Michael Ryan , by her aunt Barbara Kresse of New Hampshire and her uncle Dick Sands of Nova Scotia, B.C.. Also by her nieces Jennifer Murray and Heidi Freihofer and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and by her son Christopher Ryan in 1982. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Middlebury American Legion from 4 -7 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound Addison County Humane Society at 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, Vt 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com