The Hartford Circus Fire ~ July 6, 1944
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Sandra Lois Kavalier, age 6

Miss Sandra Lois Kavalier, of 65 Griswold Drive, West Hartford, was born April 8, 1938 in Hartford, daughter of Esther (Hoffman) and Samuel Kavalier.  She was found at the circus grounds after the fire on July 6 and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Municipal Hospital.  Miss Kavalier was buried at Emanuel Cemetery in Wethersfield after services at Weinstein Funeral Home on July 9.  She leaves her father, Samuel Kavalier, and brother, Morton. 

Sandra's body was identified by her father, Samuel Kavalier, at Municipal Hospital on July 6. The estate of Miss Kavalier was awarded $6,500 by the arbitration board. 

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