Sandra (Reske) King

Sandra R. King, 81, of East Berlin, widow of Donald King Sr., passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Rockland, MA, she was the daughter of the late Bernhard and Bertha (Dunn) Reske.  Sandy was a former resident of Norwell, MA and Worcester, MA before moving to East Berlin 60 years ago.  She was formerly employed as Developmental Services worker for the State of CT before retiring.  Sandy was a member of Sacred Heart Church of East Berlin, the Red Hat Society, and the Widows Club.  She enjoyed gardening, bowling, dancing and spending time at the lake.

Surviving are her children, Debra Powley, Kellie Kubica, Bonnie Robertson, Rebecca Thomson, Michael King Sr., Donald King Jr., David King and his wife Cindy King; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Randy Kelley; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Howard Reske and Frank Reske.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain.  Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin.   Calling hours are Friday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to the CT Humane Society or the ASPCA.