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Sandra Edith
(George) Twerdy
Sandra Edith (George) Twerdy died July 5, 2023.
Sandi was a loving mother and wife, our family anchor, a favored neighborhood Mom. She had a sharp wit with an edgy sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. She would often be found singing like a bird and dancing like a butterfly. She enjoyed drawing, painting, arts & crafts, horseback riding, trail rides, traveling and collecting antiques.
Sandi was active in and contributed to the community, as den mother for our neighborhood Cub Scout den, former member Coventry Woman’s Club and co-founder of the Woodstock Winter Festival. She owned, operated and gave lessons at Westwood Ceramics. Sandi co-owned and operated Hazard Antiques in Enfield with her husband and later operated Westwood Antiques from their home in Woodstock.
Sandi had a long career at Rogers Corporation starting out working the switchboard, then working in R&D and eventually held the manager’s position for Rogers Employees Federal Credit Union.
Sandi was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Hartford to Edith O. George and Raymond George.
She leaves her husband of 65 years, Nicholas Twerdy Jr.; son Douglas William Twerdy and son Blake Twerdy and his partner Maddalena Scrivano; brother Douglas George (Esther); cousin Sybil Bartone; grandchildren Nadia (Twerdy) Dumeer (Dustin), Jaime Thorsen, Mariel (Twerdy) Booth and Madeleine Twerdy, step -grandchildren Brad Herlihy and Bryan Herlihy, great-grandchildren Gavin L’Heureux, Hailey L’Heureux, Mason Booth, Brody Dumeer and Liam Dumeer; nieces Darlene George Romano, Diane Dow and Pamela (Dow) Cameron, nephews Douglas George, David George, John Rankin Dow, Eric Dow and David Dow and her very dear friend Elaine Turner. She was predeceased by son Nicholas Raymond Twerdy, sister Orma Dow, brother-in-law Randy Dow, brother John Carmichael, sisters Willette Carmichael and Carol George and nephew Daniel George.
An open house celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Nick and Sandi’s condo, 9 Mountain View Landing, Danielson.
Sandralee Joan
Boucher
POMFRET — Sandralee Joan (Lewis) Boucher, 64, of Pomfret, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born in Springfield, Mass., on Jan. 28, 1959, the eldest daughter of the late William and Frances (Scarbo) Lewis.
She leaves her devoted husband of 43 years, Dr. Kevin Boucher of Pomfret and her beloved children Major Kathryn Boucher and partner Russell Greene of Hanscom AFB, Mass., Sarah Grubb (Andrew) of Shelbyville, Ky., Adam Boucher (Callie) of Newtown, and Laura Sabourin (Timothy) of Killingly; six grandchildren, William, Lyla, Logan, George, Caden, and Reed; her sister, Jane Perras of North Adams, Mass.; friends and family, and her treasured Golden Retrievers, Lacey, Anya, and Elsa.
As a child, Sandy lived in Oxford, N.Y., where her father owned a Benjamin Franklin store. She often spoke fondly of helping around the store, painting the box turtles, and selling penny candy. She also adored time growing up alongside foster siblings. Her family later moved to Williamstown, Mass., where she graduated from Mount Greylock High School in 1977. In high school Sandy was an avid cheerleader; her gregarious personality and infectious optimism remained on display throughout her whole life. Shortly after graduation, Sandy met her future husband, Kevin, at a square-dancing picnic attended with their families. Married in June 1980, the young couple moved to start a life together in Maine.
Sandy and Kevin lived at the Oceanwood Camp at Old Orchard Beach, Maine working as camp staff and fostering a lifelong faith in God and love for the ocean. While Kevin attended medical school, Sandy worked supporting them as a dental assistant, a career which brought her immense pride. After Kevin’s graduation, they moved to Georgia where Kevin completed his residency, and they welcomed their first child. The little family moved to Connecticut in 1987, where they welcomed three more children while living in Killingly. The entire family later moved to Pomfret which became home for the past 30 years.
Sandy’s nickname was “mom of all trades,” and she truly embodied this spirit. She was dual-hatted managing both her husband’s medical practice and the family’s home affectionately dubbed “Country Acres.” She poured her heart and soul into raising her four children, with days spent filled with love, laughter, and happiness. She made every occasion special and was a party planner extraordinaire. Ever selfless, Sandy also worked to enrich the lives of those in her community. She served as Girl Scout leader and the Social Chair of the PTO organizing memorable Bingo Nights and 1950s Sock Hops for the schoolchildren. She was a faithful member of the church community and Bible study groups and was a champion for heart health as a proud “Follow the Fifty” sister. She loved cooking, gardening, days passed at the beach, and her dogs. A breeder of Golden Retrievers, she raised over 100 puppies, lovingly finding homes for each and enriching the lives of many families.
A true social butterfly, she had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel as if they were her favorite person. Sandy was always there to offer a kind word or lend a helping hand. She was sought out as a sounding board and advice giver by many and was a devoted friend. Despite her cancer diagnosis, Sandy’s effervescent spirit never dimmed, and she always maintained a positive outlook. She was the fiercest warrior, determined to absorb as many memories as she could, particularly with her grandchildren. Becoming a Nana was a highlight of her life and a role for which she was perfectly suited.
A Memorial Service will be at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 Child Hill Road. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 1 in Abington Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam, CT or send donations to support research in the fight against Pancreatic Cancer via Pancreatic Cancer Action Network https://pancan.org.
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