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RoseAnne Sawyer Obituary

Hanson RoseAnne (Dunham) Sawyer, lifelong resident of Hanson, died unexpectedly, Friday, June 20, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was 64 years old. She was born in Brockton, daughter of the late Roy E. and Beatrice P. (Keene) Dunham. She was the loving wife of Frank C. Sawyer of Hanson; beloved mother of Jennifer R. Sawyer and her fiance James Lumi of Hanson and the late Amy Elizabeth Sawyer; sister of Ralph B. Dunham of Arizona and the late R. Edward Dunham. RoseAnne was a pre-school teacher at the Kennedy-Donovan Center in Foxboro for 20 years. She was also a member of the First Congregational Church in Hanson, where she was the superintendent of the church Sunday school program. Calling hours Tuesday, June 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 West Washington St. (at Rte. 58), Hanson. A funeral service will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the First Congregational Church in Hanson, 639 High St., Hanson. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment at a later date in Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in RoseAnnes memory to the Sunday school program at the First Congregational Church in Hanson, 639 High St., Hanson, MA 02341. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.leightonmackinnon.com.

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Published by The Enterprise from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2008.

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Kim Holt ( Ellis)

June 25, 2008

Dear Jen & Frank,
I spoke with Allison today and Kevin had told her about RoseAnne. I am so so sorry, I am still so shocked. She was one of the most neuturing and caring people I have had the honor of knowing. Please know that I am thinking of you all at this time and wishing you healing. Much Love
Kim

Carl Herrick

June 25, 2008

Dear Frank, Jen and Ralph

Please accept our condolences and prayers. Roseanne was like a second big sister to me when I was a kid. I will always cherish the times we spent at her family home in Hanson and her kindness in taking me fishing on many opening days of fishing season. We pray you'll be comforted by the holy spirit and the knowledge Roseanne is now in heaven.

Angela Sforza

June 25, 2008

RoseAnne was both of my childrens teacher at Kennedy Donovan Hayleigh is now15 and Alexa is 7 and they both remember her very well..she was always so kind and patient with all the children..she will be missed so much..we love her!!

Carol Ibbitson - Polio

June 24, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I remember seeing the Beatles "A Hard Days Night" that our really cool babysitter (RoseAnne) took my sister and I to see when it first came out.
Rosanne always had a smile and nice
words to say.

Christine Edwards

June 24, 2008

Jen & Frank,

I have wonderful memories of RoseAnne & Sunday School. She was such a big part of our 1st Congo Church. She was such a strong & helpful woman & will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you both.

Marcus Linn

June 23, 2008

Jenn,
I hope you and your dad are doing well at this time of sorrow.We loved your mom very much and will miss her.
The Linn Family

David Holbert

June 23, 2008

So sorry to hear about your loss. She was a great woman.

Dottie & Frank Paine

June 23, 2008

To Frank & Jennifer: Please know our Thoughts, Prayers and Love are with you Both and all Roseanne's Family. She was such a dear friend to all that came in contact with her and she will be greatly missed by everyone. Love Dottie & Frank Paine

Rhonda Vickery

June 23, 2008

Dear Sawyer/Dunham Family~~I met Mrs.Sawyer at her brother's wake and funeral just a month ago.The eulogy she gave for her brother Eddie was touching.So very sorry to hear of your loss.Take care.With sincere sympathy~~Rhonda

Terry Miller

June 21, 2008

Dear Jen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sheryl is heartbroken for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. I am here for you Jen.
With Love and Blessings

Mary-Jane Harris

June 21, 2008

I went all through school with RoseAnne and have many fond memories. She will be greatly missed.

Mary-Jane Ricker-Harris

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