Sandra Mae Riddle Weekes

Sandra Mae Riddle Weekes of Wallingford, Connecticut passed away peacefully in New Haven on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her sons and loved ones. She was 85.

Born on July 28, 1940, in Syracuse, New York, Sandy was the daughter of Elizabeth Watrous Riddle and David Riddle. She was raised in Fayetteville, New York, the eldest of four siblings. Sandy was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School and continued her education at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ and Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York.

As the family historian and genealogist Sandy remained closely connected to her family and roots throughout her life. Sandy was predeceased by both her brother, Jeffery Riddle of Fayetteville, NY and her former husband Paul Weekes originally of Manlius, NY. She is survived by her brother Gregory Riddle and his wife Carol of Mohawk, NY and their daughters Sarah Davis (son Benjamin) and Molly Riddle; her sister Wendy Riddle and her husband David Brod of Culver City, CA; and her sons Justin Weekes of Wallingford, CT and Jonathan Weekes of Guilford, CT.

For more than six decades, Sandy was a devoted and deeply valued member of the Wallingford community. Her professional life reflected her steady dedication to service and organization. She worked for twenty years as an administrator in the Yale Department of Neurology, where she was known for her professionalism, warmth, and reliability. She later worked for several years at the Jewish Federation of New Haven before continuing her long career in public service as Secretary to the Wallingford Town Council, a role she held for another two decades.

Beyond her professional work, Sandy gave generously of her time and energy to numerous civic and community organizations. She contributed to the Wallingford Bicentennial celebration, the Wallingford Garden Club, and the Wallingford Land Trust. Was a soccer Mom for the Wallingford Youth Soccer League who provided endless bags of orange slices. She also volunteered in the school community as a librarian through the Parent Teacher Association and directed the AFS international student exchange program at Lyman Hall High School, helping bring students from around the world into the local community.

Faith and music were central to Sandy’s life. For the entirety of her 60 years in Wallingford she was an active and devoted member of the First Congregational Church. As a longtime member of the church choir, she found both joy and fellowship in music and worship. Sandy was also a talented calligrapher who, for many years, lovingly hand-lettered the presentation pages of Bibles given to church members on special occasions. Her careful and beautiful lettering became a meaningful part of many families’ most cherished milestones.

Sandy’s life was equally enriched by her many personal interests and creative pursuits. She was an enthusiastic participant in line dancing and contra dancing communities, attending dances, gatherings, and festivals with friends who shared her love of music and movement. These activities brought her great happiness and lasting friendships.

She also had a lifelong love of photography and rarely went far without a camera in hand, capturing moments of family, friends, and nature with a thoughtful eye. At home she enjoyed gardening and creating flower arrangements. She often found quiet satisfaction in creative work like painting or crafting handmade journals, greeting cards, and collages that she delighted in sharing as gifts. Her artistic expressions reflected her multi-faceted personality and her desire to bring joy to others.

Sandy was also deeply committed to personal growth and self-improvement through her involvement with the Landmark community. Through this work she developed meaningful relationships and embraced opportunities for reflection, learning, and transformation that remained important to her throughout her life.

Those who knew Sandy remember her colorful personality, sharp wit, curiosity, and creativity. She was an expressive storyteller, a loyal friend, and a person who believed deeply in community and connection. Her kindness left a lasting impression on the many people whose lives she touched.

A memorial service celebrating Sandy’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the First Congregational Church in Wallingford, Connecticut. In keeping with Sandy’s joyful spirit and her love of the season, family and friends are invited to wear something bright and colorful as we welcome her favorite time of year—spring—and celebrate a life filled with service, creativity, and love.

She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.