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Sandra Grigg Obituary
Sandra Foss Thompson Grigg, born in Boston, MA on August 17, 1943 died at her home in New Durham, NH on August 30, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
She was educated in the Rochester public schools system and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1961, Colby Junior College in 1963, and Katherine Gibbs School in 1964.
She lived her life to the fullest as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was a very active member in her hometown serving as the towns Welfare Officer for many years, volunteering her time with school events, and the New Durham Fire Department.
She worked many years as an independent Title Abstractor, and along side her husband with his Real Estate business.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James (Bill) W. Grigg and her children Peter C. Grigg of Dover, NH and Darby G. Perry and her husband Eric of Methuen, MA,; two grandchildren Hannah Meagher and her husband Colby of New Durham, and Zackary Grigg of Dover, NH,; two great-grandchildren Jayden Lee Norton-McConnell, and James Dylan Meagher,; her two brothers, Mark Thompson, C. Boyen Thompson, and sister Esther Asbell; nephews, nieces, and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Charles Thompson, and Barbara Cooper Thompson Cogswell, her sister Besty T. Booth, and step brother Vaughan H. Cogswell, Jr.
As her wishes there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the New Durham Food Pantry. PO Box 156 New Durham, NH.
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Sharon Zerveskes
November 29, 2024
With heartfelt sympathy to Bill, Peter, Darby and family.
I treasure the Many Special memories I have of Sandy.
I have planted a memory tree in honor of Sandy on the grounds where I live in Durham, NH.
With Love and Best Wishes always, Sharon Zerveskes
Sandra Tilton
September 11, 2024
First, foremost and always, I will remain Sandy´s namesake! Yes, I was named after Sandra!! Our folks were the best of friends at Merrymeeting Lake and apparently they loved her name! I grew up with the Thompson "kids" at the Lake and they all helped fill a huge void during my Mom´s long and lingering illness. We spent countless hours together....the best memories of my childhood. She was (and will always be) MY BIG SISTER.
Bill, I wish I could put my arms around you and give you a great big bear hug... so sorry. You know how much I love you, too. Mark and Boyen, my love to you both as well. We have all lost a significant part of our lives. Although I grieve, I am blessed that she is now at peace. Love to you all, "the other" Sandi T
Sharon Turner
September 7, 2024
I worked with Sandy for many years at Granite Title. She was always so pleasant to be around and she had a great sense of humor. I admired her professionalism. Her ability to do Title Abstracting was a sixth sense with her. She could go to a Registry of Deeds and search a title faster than anyone. Her ability to catch the smallest details in the old documents she researched was uncanny. Sandy had to work under a lot of pressure quite often but she never showed it. She was always soft spoken and even tempered. Everyone that worked with her respected her and liked her. I am sure she was a wonderful and beloved Matriarch to her Family and I send to them my most sincere sympathy.
Elizabeth Hickey
September 5, 2024
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Grigg family. From the moment I met Sandra and Bill I realized what a beautiful couple they were. They shared many years together.
Her smiles made me feel very special. I will miss her so very much. She is at Peace now and her light will continue to shine on in the hearts of all her knew her.
Rest in Peace Sandra.
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