[Lightstalkers] Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:07:56 +0000

Sarah E. Underhill, 48, of Lowell, MA award-winning photographer, died Easter weekend at her home. She is survived by her mother, Elma Underhill of Millbury, MA her brother, Jonathan Underhill of Attleboro, MA and his wife Lynn, and nephews Jonathan Jr., Matthew and Brian. Her father, Jay Underhill, predeceased her in June 2007. She was born in Burlington, VT January 1960 and raised in Plainville, MA. She graduated King Phillip Regional High School in 1978 and Endicott College in 1981 with high honors and a degree in photography. From 1981 to 1984 she was a freelance photographer in the Boston area. In May of 1984 and until July 1995 she was a photographer/multi-image producer at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA. In 1995 and to the present, she was employed by the U.S. Govt. at the Soldiers Systems Command at Natick Labs as a fulltime photographer and designer. She has received numerous awards and commendations from both the Federal and State Governments, civilian entities and the Military with special recognition by the US Army Quartermaster Corps Honorable Order of St. Martin. Many of her assignments included work with foreign dignitaries and government officials from both the executive and legislative branches. She also spent a tour in Afghanistan during 2004. Her photos have been published world wide to include Newsweek, Time, Popular Science, the LA Times and the Boston Globe. Sarah was most concerned with the well being of the young soldiers she encountered. She was especially compassionate for the soldiers who returned home from deployment wounded. To honor Sarah's commitment to the Armed Services, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project - www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Burial services are private. Arrangements are provided by the SPERRY & McHOUL FUNERAL HOME. To sign an online guestbook for Sarah, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:03:39 +0000

Very sad news indeed. Thanks for letting us know Julia. Signed the guestbook and hope this somehow will console the family a very little bit. Wendy

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:40:25 +0000

Absolutely heartbreaking.... i will go now and sign the guestbook as well... thank you julia.... bob

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:36:55 +0000

You've gotta be kidding me. Fuck!

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:37:06 +0000

I'm very sad to hear this. My deepest sympathy extends toward her family.

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:47:23 +0000

Do we know how she died?

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:25:39 +0000

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:59:30 +0000

it is heartbreaking news. there is meant to be an obituary in next Sunday's Boston Globe from her family. there will be another memorial service at Sarah's place of work, and i'll post those details as soon as i have them. Her family and friends are invited to attend. i've gotten in touch with Sarah's brother and he has given his blessing for a photographic tribute to Sarah. Erica and i were discussing the best way to go about this. please, please contribute your feelings and wishes. our initial thought was a collection of photographs taken in Sarah's memory to be auctioned for a charity that Sarah supported. not sure if it is doable, but it would be great to have a gathering in her honor, show some of her work and have a chance to remember her amongst friends. Sarah was a very caring person, she was always ready to give help to others. on thursday last, i could only see a handful of people, only a few days later there are literally thousands that Sarah touched with her friendship and kindness, everyone struck with sorrow and disbelief at her passing. Sarah's brother, Jon expressed being overwhelmed with outpourings of love and respect from so many people in the photographic world. out of respect for her family, the cause has not yet been reported by the coroner.

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:06:09 +0000

As I said before it is awful news. Sarah was a good, kind and thoughtful person and it is a great loss. Another guest book address is www.geocities.com/ruckypuck I think her family would gather some comfort from everybodies thoughts and words.

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:33:41 +0000

God bless you Sarah, I will never forget the advice you gave me. http://photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=785983 Speechless...

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:25:36 +0000

It's been a couple of weeks now since Sarah checked out. Has anyone heard the cause of her passing except for the reference to an "accident".

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:51:19 +0000

What??? :( I never met her but she PM'd me a few times and you could tell she's a real sweetheart. Very sad news..

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:55:19 +0000

accident?

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:34:47 +0000

No way! That's very sad news.

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:36:35 +0000

Sarah's blog

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:44:06 +0000

Sarah's work at Photo.net.

Re: Sarah Underhill Jan 4 1960 - Mar 23 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:07:56 +0000

Bill, Greg etc...the family wishes to keep the cause of Sarah's death a private matter for now.