Sandra A. Wajda
1934 - 2005
Sandra A. Wajda
1934 - 2005
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Sandra Wajda Obituary
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.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Gail Davenhall-Hoage
November 16, 2005
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,
Cynthia Ruttig
November 9, 2005
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 were with you. Cindy
Dawn Kalgren
November 6, 2005
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 of sadness.
With love,
Dawn Kalgren
Gail Pettengill-Kelleher
November 5, 2005
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, and I am sure the doting grandmother. I only need to be near all of her wonderful children to see that she more than lived up to the legacy that the the Pettengill and Wajda family passed on. I share your grief and hope that time will allow you to smile and laugh at all of your fond memories.
Love, Gail
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Jeff & Linda Miller
November 3, 2005
We are so saddened by your familiy's loss. Although we could not be there physically, our thoughts and spirit are with you.
John and Carolyn Kent
November 2, 2005
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!
Heather Welch
November 2, 2005
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
Mary Jane Moran
November 1, 2005
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
Karen Palino
November 1, 2005
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.
Mike & Janice Brown
November 1, 2005
We're sorry we couldn't be there and we love you all.
Brad, Amy, & Shelby Brown
November 1, 2005
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Pettengill
November 1, 2005
Dear Cathy, Paul, Linda, Karen,and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy, my wonderful classmate from grades 1 through 12 in Newmarket, my heart goes out to you. I didn't know your mom very well, but the few times I met her, she seemed like a very nice person. No surprise there knowing you. Paul and Cathy take care of each other.
Jane Perkins
November 1, 2005
Knew Sandra through family at EPUMC for only a short time but will remember her wonderful smile and great care for her Mother.
bill bentley
October 31, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Wajda family.Rest in peace Sandra.
Dottie (Homiak) Smith
October 31, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I worked with Sandy Timberland. Nice person.
God Bless!!!
Ken McFarlane
October 31, 2005
Dear Wally and Karen,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother Sandra. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family.
Ron Seaver
October 31, 2005
Walter and family; We are so sorry to hear of Sandy's death. It has been years since we have seen you, but wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this time. Sending you our sympathy.
Ron and Betty Seaver
Robert & Kathy McGloughlin
October 31, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Daina Anderson and Philip Sharples
October 31, 2005
Dear Cathy, Paul and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of the news. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Daina and Phil
Marion Ransom
October 30, 2005
Cathy, Paul, Mark, Dan
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love
Marion
Michael & Rochelle Sharples
October 30, 2005
Walter and extended family, how sad and shocked we were to hear of Sandy's sudden passing. Her smile and laughter will surely be missed around the park. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Marilyn and Jack Towne
October 29, 2005
Our very deepest heartfelt sympathy to you, Walter, and all the family.
We were devastated to receive the
call from Karen today.
Sandy was a very special and caring
person to us and everyone-- whom we loved dearly. She will be so greatly missed. Our love,
mal and jack
Susan Zwearcan-Davis
October 29, 2005
Walter and family
I was so sorry to hear about Sandy. She was a special person, she will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time.
Susan Davis
The Staff of Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home
October 29, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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