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Shirley M. Sawyer Shirley M. Steward Sawyer, 81, of Lakeville, died Wednesday, January 10, 2012, at Morton Hospital in Taunton, Mass., after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Homer I. Sawyer.Born and raised in Skowhegan, Maine, the daughter of the late William and Elsie M. Littlefield Steward, she had resided in Skowhegan and in Pittsfield, prior to moving to Lakeville 10 years ago. Mrs. Sawyer had been a volunteer and was past president of the Skowhegan Food Cupboard, and a member of the Nautical Whalers Parrot Head Club. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. She was always at the center of family life, taking the pulse of the Steward clan and reporting back to its members, organizing activities, and keeping everyone informed. She has left a strong legacy of love and family devotion. Survivors include her husband, Homer; a daughter, Karen L.S. Corbett and her husband, James E. Corbett, Jr. of Lakeville; a son, William S. Sawyer and his wife, Barbara J. B. Sawyer of Midlothian, Va.; three brothers, Percy Steward of Canaan, Maine, Ernest Steward of Manchester, Maine, and Philip Steward of Skowhegan, Maine; a sister, Jesse Wing of Dixfield, Maine; six grandchildren, Brian Sawyer, Beth Sawyer Kobus, James E. Corbett, III, Liam Corbett, Katherine Corbett, and Brendan Corbett; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew, Emberlyn, Henry, Aurora, James IV, Owen, and Maximus; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Paul Steward, Mildred Leo, and Dorothy LeClair. FUNERAL NOTICE: Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 30th at 1 p.m. in Centenary Methodist Church in Skowhegan, ME. Burial will follow in South Side Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charities of the Nautical Whalers Parrot Head Club, c/o Maureen Woolley 249 Summit St., New Bedford, MA 02740 or Skowhegan Community Food Cupboard 16 Cariani St., Skowhegan, ME 04976. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford, MA 02740. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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We've lost a treasure...many fond memories of Shirley...
Jess Kielman
January 17, 2012
Grandpa Homer, Billy, Karena and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Grandma Shirley's passing. She was such an important fixture of my childhood and attribute part of who I am to her. She had such a giving heart and loving soul and I am blessed to have been a part of her life. I know how difficult it is to lose a mother. I just hope the memory of the love she has for all of you brings some comfort during this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure she and my mom are having coffee and thinking about how they can keep all of us protected.
Love to all!
Lisa
Lisa Hopsicker
January 17, 2012
Homer, Bill, and Karen,
Was so sorry to hear of Shirleys passing. It is hard I know. She is not suffering anymore is the only thing that I am thankful for. You folks are in my thoughts and prayers
HOPPY
Charles Hopsicker
January 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ann Shea and Family
January 16, 2012
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