Obituary: Ernest (Sandy) C. Albin, III, of Weston

WESTON, CT — With a very heavy heart we announce the passing of Ernest (Sandy) C. Albin, III on Friday, December 21 at the age of 60. He is finally at peace after a long and suffering battle with diabetes.

Sandy was a graduate of Weston High School 1977 and enlisted in the United States Air Force soon after. He was a 16+ year member of the Air Force stationed in Turkey and Korea and at various bases in the US. He finished his career as a TSGT earning the Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and others and was a member of Operation Desert Shield.

Sandy is survived by two sons, Ernest (Cliff) Albin, IV (April) of Cheney, WA and Charles Albin of Easton. He is also survived by his mother Judith Albin of Weston and his sister Lorraine Miklovich (Dean) of New Glouchester, ME and his brother David Albin (Deborah) of Bethel. Sandy also has a grandson, Ryan and many nieces and nephews.

Sandy is joined in heaven with his late wife Angela and his father Ernest C. Albin, Jr.

Along with his career in the Air Force he enjoyed baseball and softball. He was a talented handyman/carpenter/landscaper and was a crew member for a touring country rock band. He loved sci-fi movies specially Star Trek's various series and the many CSI shows. He was a generous man who loved to help others as he could.

A special thank you to the staff at the VA in West Haven for their respectful treatment of Sandy at his passing and a huge thank you to Jenita for your friendship and support for Sandy this last year. There are so many others that helped to give Sandy the best quality of life they could. He is now pain free and whole again in a better place, but he will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held in spring at the family's convenience.