Sandra Marguerite Hughes

Sandra and I had a wonderful childhood. We grew up in a different era. We lived in Admiralty Village in Kittery, Maine. It was a quieter, safer time. We knew all the kids in the village from Frisbee school. We rode our bikes everywhere, rarely encountering a car. We played games; hide, and seek, red Rover, tag, etc. in the summer. In the winter, there was the hill behind the house for sledding and ice-skating at the swamp at the bottom of the hill, making snowmen and having snowball fights! We didn’t even know what a TV was! We listened to programs on the radio, did our schoolwork and read comic books. We traded comics with the other kids in the village. Sometimes going to the movies on Saturday. It was 12 cents for the movie, 10 cents for bus fare and a nickel for candy. Sometime we walked and used the xtra change for more candy or we’d split a Gillly’s hotdog.
We often got to visit our grandparents, in Berlin, New Hampshire. We were put on the bus, or train in Portsmouth and one of our aunts or uncles would meet us in Berlin. We had another circle of friends in Berlin, where in summers, we would hike to the freezing waters of “the Brook” to go swimming, or to the ledges for blueberry picking. Sometimes selling the berries so we could go to the movies. Always spent Christmas at Grams where we were spoiled by numerous aunts and uncles. We also were allowed in the Saturday night poker games and taught how to gamble!
Sandra and I would often reminisce about our childhood and what today’s kids have missed. I will miss and remember my sister for the rest of my days!

Sandy was my co-worker at Kelly Elementary for many years. She was great with the kids and was willing to help out when asked. I often supervised alongside her during morning duty or on field day. I remember once when the school printer was acting up, I finally was able to clear the jam, just as my planning was ending. It was already time for my next class and I hadn’t printed the much-needed worksheet for that class. Sandy offered to print the copies and run it to me while I attended to my class. That was Sandy. She was a lifesaver on more than one occasion. She often came in to help with special-needs kids when they were in my class. Sandy was always pleasant, and everyone I knew at Kelly Elementary loved her. She was a treasure. Condolences and prayers to Kristen and the rest of the Hughes family.

I was so saddened to read about Sandy’s passing. I knew her from Kelly Elementary. I saw her a few years ago walking at Florence Mall with her dear friend, Lois Skidmore. It was so nice seeing both; little did I know it would be the last time. Not only was Sandy a good listener, she had a great sense of humor. My children, Hunter and Stacey Bridewell, thought highly of Mrs. Hughes, and she was so thoughtful to ask about each when I would see her throughout the years. My sympathy to the Hughes family, as I am sure you have been left with great sadness, and a void that can never be filled. Fondly, Dianna Stevens

Kristen and your entire family. Your mom sounds like an absolutely lovely person. She passed that on to you and I’m sure to your siblings and all she touch. May the memories bring you joy and peace.

Loving virtual hugs for now and live ones when we see you next.

Justyna, Daren, and Hannah Hudson

Mrs Hughes was my neighbor 50 years ago. Always kind and thoughtful. The Hughes Family were Good Friends of the Woodsmall Family. I moved from Kentucky in 1977, but would visit Sandra with my Mother when I came to town.
May God Bless the Hughes Family.