PRESQUE ISLE – Sandra Mae (Devine) Hedrich, 79, passed peacefully with her family at her side April 11, 2013. Sandra was born March 6, 1934, in Presque Isle, the daughter of Helen (Devine) Flannery and Fred Flannery.
She spent her childhood at her grandparents’ farm in Fort Fairfield. She graduated from Presque Isle High School and Bryant & Stratton Business School, Boston. Sandra served her community for three consecutive terms on SAD 1 school board, serving as vice chairman in 1981. She was past chairman and served four years on its finance committee. She was a member and past president of Gould Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, member and officer of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and member of Eastern Star. Sandra was also a justice of the peace and enjoyed officiating marriages. Sandra loved tending her beautiful flower gardens. She was a wonderful cook and hostess. Sandra had many happy memories of the summers spent with her family on Portage Lake. She also enjoyed trout fishing, a sport she shared with her grandchildren. Sandra was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She will be sadly missed by many.
Sandra was married to Uriah J. “Joe” Hedrich II for 24 years. She is survived by her former husband, Joe Hedrich II of Fort Myers, Fla.; their four sons, Uriah J. “Joe” Hedrich III of Presque Isle, Gregory Hedrich and fiancé, Jan Lovett, of Presque Isle, Todd Hedrich and wife, Jennifer, of Presque Isle and David Hedrich and wife, Nancy, of Mapleton; five grandchildren, Uriah J. IV, Jordan, Taylor, Matthew and Madison; one great-grandchild, Jace; and several nieces and nephews. Sandra was predeceased by her brother, Paul Devine; and grandson, Daniel Hedrich.
Friends may call 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Presque Isle Congregational Church, Church Street, Presque Isle, where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the wonderful health care providers and staff that helped in Sandy’s care this past year. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
Sandra Mae (Devine) Hedrich
