Sandra Rosemary Stella

Sandra Rosemary (Akerley) Stella, 44, of Madison CT, beloved wife of Christopher Stella, passed away after a long illness with Breast Cancer with her loving family by her side.She was born in Caribou, ME, grew up in Bristol, CT and later residing in Madison, CT with her family. Sandra attended St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol, CT, then studied and graduated from CCSU here in CT. She was a passionate parishioner at The North Madison Congregational Church. Sandra loved arts and crafts, shopping, she loved animals, and most of all, traveling with her beloved family on vacations. She will be most remembered for her kind, gentle heart, and her love for her children. Sandra is survived by her husband, Christopher and her four children, Dylan, Isabel, Caroline, and Makayla. She is also survived by her parents, Roger Akerley and Jill Akerley. Her brother Dale Akerley and his wife, Robin, her sister Stacey Messier and her husband Steve. Sandra also leaves behind many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Calling hours will be on Tues 11/4 from 4-7pm at The Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd. in Madison, CT and the funeral service will be held at The North Madison Congregational Church on Wed 11/5 at 11 am, with burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery in North Madison, CT.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Stella Children's Camp Fund, c/o North Madison Congregational Church, 1271 Durham Road, Madison, CT 06443.