Sandra Lee Olson, 60, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2012 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a longtime Meriden resident and an active member of the community as a part of many organizations including Kiwanis Club, Girls Inc., etc. Her dedication to youth literacy was not only her job at the Meriden Public Library, but her passion as well. Sandra is survived by her children Sara Simonow and Andrew Simonow, her sister Viane Stromberg, nephew Peter Skoczylas and family, and her loving friend Kevin Costello. All are invited to attend a period of visitation on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden, CT 06451. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden, CT 06450, in memory of Sandy Olson , for a project in her honor.