NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Sandra Jean Hurlbut Diggens, 69, of Tariffville, Conn., beloved wife of Paul Diggens, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at St. Francis' Hospital in Hartford, Conn. 

Born in North Adams, on Jan. 7, 1950, daughter of the late Doris Burdick Dickinson and Lawrence Hurlbut, she had lived in Bennington, Vt., prior to moving to Tariffville 38 years ago. 

Mrs. Diggens was a baker for Geissler's Supermarkets for many years prior to her retirement. 

She enjoyed knitting and playing bingo and, in her earlier years, golf. Sandra was a fan of the New England Patriots and NASCAR racing.

In addition to her husband of 38 years, she is survived by her son, Brian Diggens of Windsor Locks, Conn.; two

brothers, Stephen Hurlbut and his wife, Donna, of Rockland, and Samuel Hurlbut and his wife, Patricia,

of North Adams; two grandchildren, Cayden and Charlotte Diggens, and many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE — There will be no calling hours and services will be private. Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury, Conn., is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be left on Sandy's Book of Memories on the funeral home's website.