
Sandra L. Leslie Hamlin
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Sandra L. Hamlin 81, a longtime resident of Swanzey, NH, passed away on December 27, 2024, at her home in Swanzey, with her, son, daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Her parents, James A. and Margaret J. (Pender) Leslie welcomed their daughter into the world on January 29, 1943, in West Swanzey, NH.
Sandra's whole being centered on family. She and her husband Robert shared many wonderful adventures together for sixty years. Not only was she his partner in life's journey, but she was also his partner in business, in 1966 the start of a successful business, Hamlin Plumbing and Heating in Swanzey, and later, Keene Clean Laundromat, Miniature Golf and Soft Serve in Keene, retiring in 1996.
Sandra and Robert were inseparable. They enjoyed many fun-filled years during the summer months on Lake Winnipesaukee, cruising on their Bayliner Boat, sharing many laughs and special times over dinners and adventures with friends at the lake. During the winter months, they enjoy time on Matlacha Isles, Florida at their home which they built together in the early 1980's.
Sandra enjoyed country music, and she loved going to concerts in the limo with Shellie and Bob. She was also a huge Elvis fan. She enjoyed helping Robert with his Big Block Productions, participating in many car cruises, showing off their unique car collection.
She enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the country and taking ocean cruises.
Sandra will be greatly missed by many, especially by her son, James A. "Jim" Hamlin of Westmoreland, NH; her daughter, Shellie L. Crotto and her husband, Robert, of Swanzey; her grandchildren, Terry L. (Crotto) Graham and Jarrod A. Hamlin; her great-grandchildren, Annalise, Charlotte, Raylon, Kayden; a sister, Rita Leslie of North Swanzey, NH with whom you could always find the two together on daily adventures; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Her husband, Robert E. Hamlin; brothers, James A. (Leslie) Sibley, Ronald J. Leslie, Arnold V. "Bucky" Leslie; and sister, Audrey Mae Holloway, predeceased her.
Services and burial in the Mountain View Cemetery, Swanzey, will be held privately by the family.
The Foley Funeral Home of Keene, NH is entrusted with Mrs. Hamlin's care. To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.
