Agnes Margaret (Hedlund) Urdanick, a beloved member of the South Windsor community, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease that lasted 16 years. She was 76 years old at the time of her passing, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and community.
Born on March 29, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, Agnes was the daughter of Anna and Henry Hedlund. After completing her education at Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School in 1966, she pursued further studies at Secretarial School in Manhattan. This led to a successful career as an Executive Secretary for the President of one of the largest Real Estate Investment Banking firms in the United States.
In 1976, Agnes and her husband, Ronald Urdanick, moved their family from New York City to South Windsor, Connecticut. After the birth of her children, she transitioned into a full-time mother. In 1979, she began a second career as a nursery school teacher, eventually becoming the Director of Creative Nursery School. Over a span of 21 years, she significantly impacted the lives of hundreds of children in the area, earning the love and respect of both parents and students alike.
Agnes had a passion for life outside her professional commitments. She enjoyed bowling during the winter months and was an enthusiastic golfer during the summer, being an active member of the Ellington Ridge Country Club. In addition to sports, she loved reading and crocheting, activities that brought her joy and relaxation.
Survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald, Agnes leaves a family who cherished her deeply. She is survived by her son, James Urdanick, and his wife, Magin, of Arlington, Virginia, as well as her daughter, Kathleen, and her husband, Anthony LeBlanc, of Tolland, Connecticut. Her three granddaughters, Danielle, Hannah, and Allison, were a source of immense pride and love for her. Agnes is also remembered by her brother, Henry Hedlund, and his wife, Natalie, her sister-in-law, Carol Burke, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Village at Buckland Court in South Windsor for their compassionate care over the past four and a half years.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, located at 419 Buckland Road in South Windsor, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 4 to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at St. Margaret Mary Church, located at 80 Hayes Road, South Windsor, starting at 10:00 AM. Following the mass, Agnes will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Glastonbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Children’s, or a charity of your choice. For those wishing to offer online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
Agnes Urdanick will be remembered for her unwavering spirit, dedication to family, and the profound impact she had on her community.