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Sandra Johanson Meslow

1945 - 2019

Sandra Meslow Obituary

Sandra Johanson Meslow, 74, of Mystic, died Friday, May 10, 2019. Daughter of the late Lilly and Eric Johanson, she grew up in West Hartford and graduated from Hall High School. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College and her M.A. from Trinity College and worked for years as a financial analyst in both the public and private sectors. Predeceased by the Reverend George M. Meslow, her husband of fifty years, Sandra assisted George in his ministries in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska before they retired to Inverness, FL. Most recently Sandra was an enthusiastic member of the StoneRidge community in Mystic. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Allison Meslow, her daughter and son-in-law, Elise and Reade Ryan, her four grandchildren, Jack and Katherine Meslow and Teddy and George Ryan, her sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and David Parmelee, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Rayola Meslow, as well as her nieces and nephews. Services will be private.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 19, 2019.

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William H

May 23, 2019

Dear Family of Sandra Meslow,
I was doing a research project for my school on Sandra. My class was assigned a partner at Stoneridge and I learned all about her. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very kind woman.

Paul & Nicole Michaud

May 22, 2019

Dear Andrew and Allison, so sorry about the passing of Andrew's Mom. Despite your loss, make sure you retain many happy memories. as those will bring you comfort. We'll be thinking about you.

Roy Johnson

May 20, 2019

A life long friend that kind of says it all. We shared a lot for many years.

W M

May 20, 2019

My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be there at this time of grief. Remember the days of old Deut 32:7.

Bert Johnson

May 15, 2019

This has hit very hard, growing up with from elementary junior high, and Hall High. Also in Church , confirmation and youth groups. She was the first girl that I took to a dance. A fantastic girl and smart. She helped me to pass English my senior year. The Lord has called her home and our Savior will at the gate and welcome home daughter

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