Sandra Mae Riddle Weekes

1940 - 2026

Sandra Mae Riddle Weekes
Sandra Mae Riddle Weekes of Wallingford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully, in New Haven, on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her sons and loved ones She was 85. Born on July 28 1940, in Syracuse, New York, Sandy was the daughter of Elizabeth Watrous Riddle and David Riddle She was raised in Fayetteville, New York, the eldest of four siblings Sandy graduated from Fayetteville Manlius High School and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York. A devoted family historian and genealogist, she remained deeply connected to her family roots throughout her life. Sandy was predeceased by her brother, Jeffery Riddle of Fayetteville, NY; and her former husband, Paul Weekes of Manlius, NY. She is survived by her brother, Gregory Riddle and his wife, Carol of Mohawk, NY, their daughters, Sarah Davis (son, Benjamin) and Molly Riddle; her sister, Wendy Riddle and her husband, David Brod of Culver City, CA, and her sons, Justin Weekes of Wallingford, CT and Jonathan Weekes of Guilford, CT. For more than sixty years, Sandy was a devoted member of the Wallingford community. She worked for twenty years as an administrator in the Yale Department of Neurology and later for several years at the Jewish Federation of New Haven. She then served another two decades as Secretary to the Wallingford Town Council Sandy was active in numerous organizations, including the Wallingford Bicentennial Wallingford Garden Club and Wallingford Land Trust. She volunteered as a PTA librarian, directed the AFS program at Lyman Hall High School, and was a dedicated "soccer mom" for the Wallingford Youth Soccer League. A lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford, Sandy sang in the church choir and shared her talent as a calligrapher by hand lettering presentation Bibles for special church occasions. Sandy enjoyed line and contra dancing, photography, gardening, and creative pursuits such as painting and crafting handmade journals, cards, and collages for friends and family. She was also active in the Landmark community, where she pursued personal growth and meaningful friendships. Those who knew Sandy remember her colorful personality, sharp wit, creativity and kindness. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the First Congregational Church, in Wallingford. Guests are invited to wear something bright and colorful, in celebration of Sandy's love of spring. A detailed remembrance can be found on www.legacy.com by searching her name.