Wendy Joan Granitsas, 53, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly on Jan. 17, 2024, at her home in Bridgton.

She was born on June 20, 1970 in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, New Brunswick, Canada, to Madeline Augustine and John Joseph Dedam. She was Mi’kmaq from The First Nation Elsipogtog Reservation. She was blessed to be loved by many. Wendy was adopted by Nicholas and Joan Granitsas of Revere, Mass. She became the proud and loving mother of Kacy Jones Granitsas of Revere, Mass., and Joseph Michael Granitsas of Bridgton.

Wendy was a deeply caring and loving person with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her smile was a ray of sunshine and her laughter was very contagious to all who spent time with her. Her love for Maine was immeasurable. She loved hunting and ice fishing in Maine and Canada. Wendy worked at Camp Tapawingo and she also enjoyed working at the Fryeburg Fair. She always took great pride in all her work.

Wendy’s passing is mourned by many, but memories of her will be cherished by the many loved ones and friends she leaves behind.

Wendy is survived by sons Kacy Jones Granitsas of Revere, Mass., and Joseph Michael Granitsas of Bridgton, brothers Michael Granitsas (Christina) of Bridgton, James Granitsas (Shannon) of Groveland, Mass., Mark Booth (Kate) of Groveland, Mass., Thomas Granitsas (Erika) of Salem, Mass., Peter Granitsas (Brittany) of Rehoboth, Mass., Paul Sock (Linda) of Canada; John Joseph Sock of Canada; sisters, Kathleen Dedam of Canada; Pauley Sanipass (John) of Canada; Gloria Colon, (Patricio) of Woburn, Mass., Kristi (Granitsas) Keyes (Eric) of Danvers, Mass., Lua Booth of Andover, Mass., Nhung Cummings (Shawn) of Andover, Mass., and Corrie (Granitsas) Baur (Jason) of Revere, Mass. She is also survived by 25 foster brothers and sisters, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Wendy is preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Dedam; brother, Joseph Robert Dedam; mother, Madeline Augustine; and father, John Joseph Dedam; and by many aunts, and uncles.

Relatives and friends were invited to pay their respects on Monday, January 22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco, Maine 04015. Wendy’s father, Rev. Nicholas Granitsas, officiated her service at 12 p.m. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Wendy’s family at www.hallfuneralhome.net.