Diana (Merriam) Sandgren of Needham, MA, a free spirit who left us too soon in her 69th year after a brief illness on Friday, November 26, at the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Plain. Diana was a mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many; her doors would open to everyone
She was inclusive and had a generous spirit and will be sorely missed. Diana was predeceased by her brother Austin L. Merriam Jr. and her parents, Austin L. and Lillian D. (Olson) Merriam. She leaves a plethora of loved ones. Diana is survived by her children, Christopher L. Wallace of Louisiana
Michael G. Wallace of Michigan, Mary M. Hannon of Jamaica Plain, MA, Oreana Wallace of South Carolina and Denise Wallace of Florida, her grandchildren, the rockin' Fayth and Tiffany Wallace of Needham, MA, Sam and Caleb Hannon of JP, also Evan Wallace, Jennifer Wallace, Jessica, Andrew Kevin Burbank and Shane Wallace. She was the sister of Dwight H. Merriam of Simsbury, CT,
Deborah A. Merriam of Medfield, MA, Dorothy B. Merriam of Amherst, MA, and Richard A. Merriam of Concord, NH. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue, Needham on Thursday, December 2 from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Diana’s name may be made to the Salvation Army, 25 Shawmut Rd, Canton MA 02021.
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