Newmarket, New Hampshire
1934 - 2005
Newmarket- Sandra A. Wajda, 71, of Lamprey River Park, died suddenly Oct. 28, 2005 at the Exeter Hospital Emergency Room.
Born July 13, 1934 in Newburyport, Ma. she was the daughter of Winifred (Dawson) Pettengill and the late Karl Pettengill. Raised in Salisbury, Ma., she was a 1952 graduate of Amesbury High School.
In 1953 she married Walter M. Wajda and moved to Newmarket to raise their family. While their children were growing up she was active in school affairs and was a 4H Leader. Later she was employed in the local shoe industry and worked at getting her real estate license. Sandra worked for Oyster River Real Estate as a real estate agent.
In the early 70’s she and her husband developed Lamprey River Mobile Home Park, which she has continued to operate.
She attended the Methodist Church near their winter home in Port Charlotte, Fl.
Sandra was a member of the Sierra Club and was a life member of the Polish Club in Newmarket. She would always march in the Memorial Day Parade wearing traditional polish dress.
She is survived by her mother, Winifred Pettengill Brotherton and her husband Paul of Salisbury, Ma.
In addition she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter M. Wajda of Newmarket; 6 children, Cathy Zocchi and her husband Paul of Lee, Linda Freedman and her husband Scott of Falmouth, Me., Karen Norris and her husband Don of Barrington, Walter Wajda Jr. and his wife Thelma of Newmarket, Karl Wajda and his wife Sharon of Pelham, and David Wajda of Newmarket; 10 grandchildren; 1 sister Karlene Johnson and her husband Gilbert of Ohio; 1 sister-in-law Helen Levesque of Newmarket; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Street, Newmarket.
A Memorial Service will held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the East Parish Methodist Church, U.S. 1, Salisbury, Ma. Private burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Calvary Cemetery, Newmarket.
Should friends desire memorials may be made to the Sierra Club, 40 North Main Street, Concord, N.H. 03301.
Visit www.kentandpelczarfh.com to sign an online guest book.
Dear Paul & family,
I am sorry to read of the loss of Cathy's mother. I don't know if you remember my parents but they also have a winter home in Port Charlotte...it is a small world. I wish you both strength during this time.
Thinking of you...With sympathy,
Gail Davenhall-Hoage
November 16, 2005 | New Durham, NH
Dear Walter and family---How we will miss Sandra! Even though our times together have been limited in the years since we were young teens together, we still had a deep connection. She still was able to anticipate my words by the second that she did when we were young. I am so glad that we spent time together in my recent visit to Salisbury. You all are my family, even though I am a third cousin. I am so sorry that I was unable to be with you all at her services, but my thoughts and tears...
Cynthia Ruttig
November 09, 2005 | Deerfield, OH
Karlene, Walter, Winnie and family,
I can't even tell you how much you all mean to me. When Winnie married my grandfather you all just took my family in as your family. Sandra was a wonderful person and I will miss her a lot! She was always ready to make me family to her! As the minister said at the service, Sandra shows in each one of you! It is so true! I am blessed to be part of this family, I was so blessed to know and love Sandra! May God bless and keep you during this time...
Dawn Kalgren
November 06, 2005 | Fremont, NH
To Aunt Winnie, Karlene, and all of the Wajdas:
I am so sorry that I couldn't be with you to share your sadness and smile at the warm memories. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by the incredible family that we were born into. Growing up on the farm and being literally surrounded by my Gram and Gramp, my aunts and uncles, and all of my fabulous cousins was a kid's dream. Sandra was the total package. The fun loving teenager, the loving wife, the absolutely devoted mother,...
Gail Pettengill-Kelleher
November 05, 2005 | Amesbury, MA
We are so saddened by your familiy's loss. Although we could not be there physically, our thoughts and spirit are with you.
Jeff & Linda Miller
November 03, 2005 | Palm City, FL
Walter, please express to your entire family the sadness we both feel upon learning of Sandy's passing. We enjoyed seeing you both when you traveled to Alaska and when we visited with you both in Newmarket. We often speak of our race to meet your cruise ship in Seward to deliver canned salmon to you. The expressions on your faces when you saw us was priceless and we will remember that!
John and Carolyn Kent
November 02, 2005 | Wasilla, AK
Dear Walter and Karen,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. I am very sorry for your loss and hope that time will help you all heal.
Heather (Crafts) Welch
Heather Welch
November 02, 2005 | Alton, NH
Dear Cathy,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know how close all of you are to your parents and how central your mother has been to the lives and the cohesion of your family for all these years. You have my deepest sympathy and wishes for a time when your grieving begins to subside.
Love,
Mary Jane
Mary Jane Moran
November 01, 2005 | Knoxville, TN
What a blessing it has been to know Sandra as my sister since the wedding of Winnie and Paul. She was a wonderful woman and a dear wife and mother to you all. She will be missed and my prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Karen Palino
November 01, 2005 | Epping, NH
