Southbridge: William " Red" Sandgren, 85, of Eastford Rd. died Tuesday, June 21, at
UMASS Medical Center. His wife of forty nine years Marie R. (Galipeau) Sandgren died
in 1997. He leaves a son William and his wife Heather Sandgren of Warren, two daughters
Mary E. wife of Mark Zarazinski of Southbridge; Cindy A. wife of Donald Paulhus of
Brimfield, eight grandchildren Shawn Sandgren, William Sandgren, Garnett Putnam,
Gregory Sandgren, Brianna Sandgren, Erik Zarazinski, Amy Zarazinski, Liam Putnam, and
three great grandchildren.
Mr. Sandgren served in the Army during WWII. He retired from Hyde Manufacturing in
1985 after thirty nine years of service. He was known as " Mr. Fix It" and he enjoyed his
dog and cat.
His funeral service will be held at TEN AM Saturday, June 25, in the Elm Street
Congregational Church, Elm St. Southbridge. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Calling hours are TWO to FOUR and SEVEN to NINE, Friday, June 24, in the
Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Elm Street Congregational Church PO BOX 723, Southbridge, Ma. 01550
An online memorial guest book is available at belangerfuneralhome.com