Groton — Sandra “Sandie” R. Szocik, age 81, of Groton, passed away at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, June 19, 2023. She was born in Portland, Maine, Aug. 23, 1941, to the late Shirley Swift and Carolyn (Davis) Richardson.
She was married to Walter R. Szocik Sr., Sept. 29, 1961. They were married for 57 years. She worked on the family farm stand, “Happy Acres,” in Preston.
She is survived by her daughter Sandra Szocik Morton and her husband Stephen of Gardnerville, Nev.; her son Walter R. Szocik Jr. and his wife Jewelly of Norwich; and her granddaughters, Elizabeth and Rebecca Morton of Sparks, Nev.
She was an active member of St. James Parish in Preston, for over 47 years. She was an avid singer with church, Sweet Adeline’s, community musicals and community choirs. She loved crafting with her daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughters.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Sandra’s honor to following: St. James Parish, 95 Rte. 2A, Preston, CT 06365. 860-889-0150, www.stjamespreston.org or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago IL 60601-6633, www.alz.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.churchandallen.com for the Szocik family.
