Sally Barlow Sarkissian, 75, of West Hartford, passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Sally attended Bucknell University, during which she spent summers working for Yellowstone Park and in Virginia Beach, VA and London. After time with a traveling job at Connecticut General, Sally spent more than 30 years at Pension Consultants before her retirement.

Sally enjoyed a wide range of service and leisure activities; one of her most dedicated being as a member of the Universalist Church of West Hartford for 30 years. She also spent time with the Friendship Force, Valley Ski Touring Club, the AAUW Gourmet Group, and as an avid biker and cross-country skier. Sally had deep roots in activism, supporting many causes including environmental, mental health, and reproductive rights issues. As a patron of the local arts and history scene, she frequented the Hartford Stage, Real Arts Way, and the Mark Twain House. She was a proud forerunner of the modern trend of not getting married until her 30s and having a daughter later in life. She showed that there are endless possibilities for women of all ages.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter M. Sarkissian, and her loving sister, Nancy Letts, Sally leaves behind her adored daughter Holly and dear in-laws, whose children, and grandchildren she treated as her own. A very kind and intelligent woman who was known for her love of ice cream and puns, Sally (and her personalized, heartfelt cards sent for every occasion) will be missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at the Universalist Church of West Hartford on Sunday, August 14th, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church, the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com