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Kenneth Sandstrom Obituary
He leaves the love of his life of 30 years, Julie Gay with whom he lived; a son, Kenneth J. Sandstrom, Jr. and his wife Karen; a daughter, Heather A. Fournier and her husband Paul all of Spencer; his father, Paul L. Sandstrom and his wife Bernice of Clearwater, Fl.; his brother, Stephen P. Sandstrom, Sr. of Spencer; his four grandsons who knew him as "Grampa Boat", Dylon Kenneth Sandstrom, Drew Kenneth Sandstrom, Evan Jacob Fournier, and Alec Joel Fournier; three nephews, Casey Vail, Stephen P. Sandstrom, Jr., and Ryan W. Sandstrom.
Ken became a highly successful entrepreneur through the start up of many businesses, including Spencer Electric, and later becoming Spencer Engineering, Inc. and the former "Sibley's Neighbor " Restaurant in Spencer. In 1977, he received his pilot's license and formed Bay-State Aviation. He was involved in many aspects of real estate and business development in various parts of the country.
He enjoyed playing cards at the "Fish", water skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, golf, motorcycling and snow skiing. His greatest passion was being on the water and boating. He captained many of his own boats throughout the East Coast and Florida. Along with Julie, they had their winter home in Englewood, Fla., and summer home in Jerusalem, R.I. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the later Norma J. (Brenner) Sandstrom. He graduated from Worcester Boys Vocational Trade School. He was a member of the Spencer Fish & Game Club.
The funeral will be held on Friday, June 20th at 10 a.m. in the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday, June 19th from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Spencer/E. Brookfield Little League Assoc., P.O. Box 101, Spencer, 01562 or the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Sandstrom
Jenna Cuddeback
July 4, 2008
Dear Heather and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Johnson
June 30, 2008
I have talked with Kenny a few times about real estate. We just talked 2 weeks ago about his lot next to mine on Palm island. It is so shocking to find out he has passed. My prayers are with you.
Bob Lucier
June 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Barry White
June 25, 2008
Ken Jr., Heather, Julie, and Steve,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Kenny. Our Dad just passed away, too, so we know the grief you are going through. May the knowledge that he is resting peacefully above bring comfort and solace to you.
In sympathy,
Barry and Bill White
Dan & Betsy Stealey
June 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Kenny was a mentor a big brother and a great friend. He was always there for me, and he will never be forgotten.
Linda Soucy
June 22, 2008
Julie - My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kenny's family. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Tom and Debbie Carroll
June 20, 2008
Dear Julie,Heather, Ken, and Family,
Our thoughts are with you. Kenny will be truly missed by us all. He always made us laugh and have fun. We will always remember him.
Lee & Jeanette
June 19, 2008
Kenny was that person who created a "moment in time" for many of us that could never be replicated. We had great times. Julie, Kenny, and Heather - you're in our thoughts.
Carol Miller
June 19, 2008
Julie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Kenny, but he had to be a very special person to be loved by someone as sweet and nice as you. My sympathies to his children also. My prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Carol (Soucy) Miller
Nick Ballinger
June 19, 2008
I only new Kenny a short time and enjoyed working for him here in Arkansas. He will surely be missed my many.
Kim & Dan Wootten
June 19, 2008
Dear Julie, Heather, Paul, and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you! Kenny was a very special person who will be greatly missed!! God Bless You
Kim Gravel
June 18, 2008
Julie and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Kenny, some of my fondest memories are with the both of you at Sibleys. I wish I could be there to comfort you, in these hard times. I will be there in spirit.
All my Love Julie.
John O'Coin
June 18, 2008
Very sorry to read about your loss... I knew Kenny many years ago when we were young boys..Have not been back to spencer for many years..Seems like a century ago...Kenny was sure full of it in those day...A life cut to short. John O'Coin
Susan Terkanian
June 18, 2008
To Ken's family,
I was a classmate of Steve and wish to extend my sympathy to you. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends at this time, and may God surround you with His love.
June 18, 2008
Dear Julie, Kenny, and Heather,
We are so sorry for your loss, Kenny Sr. was such a wonderful person. Our hearts all go out to you.
Richard Dolan and Robert Fair of Key Engineering.
Jeremy and Amber Griffin
June 18, 2008
He will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him- We are sorry for your loss.
June 18, 2008
I am shocked to hear of your loss! I will miss the two of you riding your bikes down Succotash Road! Our thoughts are with you.
Sarah and Bill Abt
Peggy, Andy, Michael Sokolowski
June 18, 2008
Dear Julie, Kenny, and Heather,
Andy, Michael and I are so sorry for the loss of Kenny, Sr. He was a wonderful and kind man, and a great dad and grandfather. We will keep you in our prayers.
June 18, 2008
Julie, Heather, Ken & Paul -
much love at this difficult time...hold on to the fond memories you all shared...in the circle of life...
Love Linda Bilodeau
Monique Revellese
June 18, 2008
Julie, Kenny & Heather,
We are so very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that there is nothing anyone can say at a time like this to make you feel better. It may help to know, Kenny knew a lot of people and touched a lot of lives. He was well liked. Chris had the utmost respect for him and enjoyed working for him all those years that he owned Spencer. He said it was like being part of a family back then and I know he will always have great memories of those times. Again, we are so very sorry for your loss.
Love, Chris, Monique, Sophia & Julia (The Revellese Family)
Alicia Jims Dock
June 18, 2008
Julie, My heart hurts for you and the rest of the family. I am so very sorry.
Judith Johnson (Russell-Olson)
June 18, 2008
Dear Julie, Heather, Kenny - Such a great loss - words cannot describe the heartfelt loss - You all are in our hearts and our prayers-
Sincerely,
Judy Russell and Family
Dr. Timothy C. Hoffman
June 18, 2008
Ou thought and prayers go out to all the family. Ken Jr., Heather and Steve. You are in our hearts.
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy C. Hoffman
Aimee Goddard
June 18, 2008
Julie, Ken, Heather and family,
We were so sorry to here about Senior. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Aimee, Bill and Timmy
Bill and Aimee Goddard
June 18, 2008
Kenny, Heather and Julie,
We are very sorry for your loss. Aimee and I were shocked to hear the sad news of "Sr.'s" passing. We were lucky to have spent some time with all of you at the lake as well as the joy of coming aboard while in RI. He will be missed.
Terri Glass Johnson
June 18, 2008
My heart is saddened to hear of Ken's passing. I have very fond memories of him & my time I worked at Sibley's Neighbor.He believed in me & my future so much, that he had paid for my textbooks for nursing school over 20 years ago, & for that I will be forever grateful. Ken will live in my heart always.
Terri
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