Sandra G. Hedstrom

Sandra G. Hedstrom, 81, of Newington, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Bruce W. Hedstrom, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage filled with love and devotion.

Born in New Britain to the late Harry and Anna (Ingaborg) Anderson, Sandra was a longtime resident of Newington. She was an active member of the Church of Christ, Congregational, in Newington and First Church in Wethersfield, where she faithfully taught Sunday school and cared for the little ones in the nursery for many years. She found great joy in time spent with family, particularly during summers at their cherished second home at Point O’ Woods in Old Lyme, where countless memories were made. A member of the Junior Women’s Club and the Twin Mothers Club, Sandra devoted much of her life to caring for and supporting those she loved. Known for her wonderful sense of humor, she loved making people smile and brought laughter wherever she went. Above all, she was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren, whom she adored and cared for with deep affection.

In addition to her husband Bruce, she leaves her four sons: Brian Hedstrom and his wife Letitia of Newington, Gregg Hedstrom and his wife Shannon of Massachusetts, Kevin Hedstrom and his wife Christine of Newington, and Kyle Hedstrom and his wife Leanne of Wethersfield. She also leaves her nine cherished grandchildren, Maggie, Luca, Jack, Carly, Will, Niklas, Kayla, Chloe, and Kevin, Jr. She is survived by her cousin, Barbara Goff and her husband Roy of East Hampton, and her cousins-in-law, Kay Peterson of Manchester, formerly of Bolton, and Nancy Cramer of Old Lyme, along with numerous extended family members and close friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Cynthia Anderson, and her cousins, Robert Peterson and Robert Cramer.

Sandra will be remembered for her kindness, her unwavering devotion to family, and the warmth she brought to everyone around her. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.