Wanda was born on November 11, 1952. Wanda grew up in Portland, graduating from Deering High School and Mercy School of Radiologic Technology.
After raising her children, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from USM and UNE. Wanda dedicated over twenty years to her career in social work, helping those with drug and alcohol addiction. She was caring and compassionate and could make everyone feel special.
Wanda loved spending time with family and close friends. She took great pride in raising her children and helping people through her work. She had a great sense of humor and was a bright special spirit.
Wanda is survived by her 3 children and 3 grandsons: Albert Aeed (wife Emily, sons Miles & Owen), Kate Axelsen Foster (husband Todd, son Eli), Hans Axelsen; her mother: Freida Chase (husband Richard); siblings: Gary Sturtevant (partner Deb Towle), Donna Casey (husband Richard), Michael Sturtevant (wife Tracy), nieces Kim Raymond, Megan Gooch and nephew Kevin Sturtevant. She was pre-deceased by her father, Donald Sturtevant.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, December 21st from 2-4 pm, at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland, where a memorial service will be held at 10 am on Monday, December 22nd.
Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Wanda’s online guest book.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Development Department
38 Preble Street
Portland, ME 04101
Online: www.preblestreet.org
or
Cancer Community Center
778 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106-5447
Online: www.cancercommunitycenter.org
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