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Edwin Sage Obituary
He was born May 24, 1917, in Hartford, son of the late Edwin E. Sr. and Mary (Harvey) Sage and had resided in Manchester since 1953. Ted was a graduate of Kingswood-Oxford in West Hartford and graduated Yale University, Class of 1939. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps where he flew
B-24's and B-29's on several missions. Ted was owner of Sage & Company in Manchester for over 20 years. He was a member of the former University Glee Club, and the Beethoven Chorus. Ted was a 40 year member and former trustee of Center Congregational Church in Manchester where he was a member of the music committee and sang bass in the church choir. He was an avid tennis player and will always be remembered for his love of family, friends, and laughter.
Besides his loving wife he is survived by his four children, Edwin E. Sage III. and his wife, Jo, of St. Augustine, Fla., Judi Henry and her husband, Michael, of Reno, Nev., Ashlee Sage and her husband, Timothy Smith, of Charlotte, Vt., and Leslee Sage of Andover; nine grandchildren, Justin, Walker, Sean, Tyson, Aubree, Graham, Marisa, Chelsea, and Briana; several nieces and nephews and his honorary granddaughter, Suzanne Spencer. Besides his parents Ted was predeceased by two sisters, Clara Barbour and Marion Boyd.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at
11 a.m. at Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St. Manchester. Burial will be private in East Cemetery, Manchester.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St., Manchester, CT 06040.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Sage
Anita Levy
February 22, 2007
Dearest Ashlee and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know that Dennis and myself are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of breavement. I will be in contact soon.
Love
your sister-in-law Anita
Michael Kaprove
February 22, 2007
Ashlee, I was saddenned to see this news about your dad. I met him at your house almost 40 years ago and remember him clearly. Hope you and your family are doing well coping with this loss.
Beth Garvin
February 21, 2007
To the Sage's:
"Uncle Ted" is now singing and performing for a HUGE audience! I'm so sorry I was unable to attend a service that I'm sure was remarkable, my best to Ashley and Gretchen. We had some very fond memories of your "Ted", and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lovingly,
Sam & Susan (Jo's sister) McCrea
February 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Sage, Jr., and especially to Ted, III, and his family...Jo, Justin & Walker.
Denise Terry
February 17, 2007
Dear Mrs. Sage,
I am saddened to learn of Ted's passing. I have always remembered you both with such fondness from my years at Center Church. Ted was such a wonderful supporter of my call to ministry and my journey toward Ordination. Please know you are in my prayers. I trust Ted is on a court in heaven playing effortlessly, painlessly, and gracefully. He's also probably already tried to sell something to our Lord. He will be missed.
Rev. Denise (Plante) Terry
Julie Garvin Riggs
February 17, 2007
Hawks Nest Beach and the entire Garvin family are enormously saddened by the news of "uncle Teds" passing. A true prince among men. We will always remember his gallantry,melodious crooning,great humor,warm heart and smile,great backhand,true friendship and most of all his passion and devotion for the love of his life Gretchen-true soulmates. We love you all, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. ps. heaven just got a new choir director.
Ed Trares
February 17, 2007
I am so sorry to read of the loss of my long time tennis buddy and a wonderful friend. We had many great times together. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Watkins Funeral Home
February 17, 2007
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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