Sandra Zelny

Clinton-Sandra M. (Diana) Zelny, 79, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Joseph C. Zelny; her children and their spouses, Michelle Rose & Gary, Andrea Borges & Raymond, Tracee Galloni & Robert, and Victor Zelny & Roseann; her brother, James Diana and Charlotte, her sister Cheryl Page & husband David; grandchildren, Jake, Sam, Nick, Victoria, and Micayla; great-granddaughter Merritt Rose; generations of nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.

Daughter of the late Mando & E. Olga (Montecalvo) Diana, Sandra was born, raised, and educated in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and was a graduate of the South Kingstown High School, Class of 1964. She remained in contact with her closest friends despite moving away from Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Sandra and Joe enjoyed travel, visiting many places in the U.S. and abroad. In addition, they enjoyed golf. Both were largely self taught using Ben Hogan’s book and watching the professionals. She shared her passion for golf with her grandchildren and sons-in-law. She tried diligently to pass the passion on to her daughters but with no luck. In her golf career, Sandra won a three club championships and had an astonishing (7) holes-in-one. She played at countless courses and many years of membership at Westminster Country Club, Daytona Beach Country Club, and the Worcester County Women’s Golf Association. Additionally, Sandra enjoyed time spent at the beach and competing with friends at the Mahjong table. Above all, she was happiest in the company of family.

Funeral services with burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster, will be held privately under the direction of the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Sandra M. Zelny to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168, or to VNA Care, Fund Development, 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801 (please earmark for Rose Monahan Hospice Home). Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com