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1937
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2019
Phoebe Sawtelle Obituary
She was born June 10, 1937 in Berlin, NY, the daughter of Emily Houston and George A. Bradley, Jr. She attended schools in Berlin and Canaan, NY and Dalton, MA.
On November 14, 1953, she and Roy D. Sawtelle, Sr. were united in marriage in New Lebanon, NY.
Phoebe enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, bowling, and NASCAR races. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
She leaves four daughters, Karen (Steve) Wood, Holly (Allan) Pendergrass, Mary (Raymond) Wood, and Helen (Richard) Sedgwick; four sons, David (Sue) Sawtelle, Randy (Joann) Sawtelle, Jeff (Christine) Sawtelle, and Larry (Donna) Sawtelle. She also leaves two sisters, two brothers, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roy D. Sawtelle, Sr.; a daughter, Debra Sawtelle, two sons, Roy D. Sawtelle, Jr. and Robert J. Sawtelle, Sr.; her parents, Emily Houston and George A. Bradley, Jr.; a sister, and three brothers.
A celebration of life will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Murphy Lake Apartments in Warrensburg.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.
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Annie Topper
April 13, 2019
To our Sawtelle Family, we are soooo very sorry for the loss of one amazing mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt and an AWESOME cousin. Going to miss her giggles, her infectious smile and her funny humor. She's now back in the loving arms of her loving husband to watch over you all as she (they) were so proud of each and everyone of you. We love you all and may you all find peace and comfort during this trying time.
Much love and prayers from your cousins, The Ellsworth's Family ❤
David Sawtelle sr.
April 13, 2019
Mom I Know I was the oldest son and I should of been there for you more then I was but life takes us in so many ways as we grow up sometimes it hard to make the right moves .And yes you were the best and i will always love and miss you and the rest of the family that are with you ,,you was a strong women to put up with all of us kids all these years and now its time for the rest of us to be strong for you. we will miss you and love you always you;r oldest son David
Barbara O'Neil
April 11, 2019
To Donna and family, so sorry for your loss and may she rest in peace. Barbara & Thomas O'Neil
Albany NY
Sisters, Phoebe Sawtell, Maxine Joubert, Marquita Francese
Marquita & Frank Francese
April 11, 2019
"A life well-lived leaves behind a beautiful bouquet of memories".
Sissy, a sister so sweet! How lucky we were to have you in our lives! You remain in our hearts forever. We love you! May you rest in peace!
Your Sister Marquita, Brother in Law Frank and family.
Jessica Mottor
April 10, 2019
You'll never be forgotten Grandma. You helped shape my life for the better, and you will always be with me. I love you.
Holly Pendergrass
April 10, 2019
Mom it's already been four days since I seen and talked to you in person and I miss you so deeply. I have and always will talk to you until we are together again with the rest of our family of angles in heaven. I pray you are in peace now. You are always in my heart and thoughts I love you always. Holly
Karen Wood
April 10, 2019
Mom my best friend my children's grandma great grandma and great great grandma you are loved and will be missed by all you can rest now Mom
Randy Sawtelle
April 10, 2019
Cancer may have removed you from earth but your life and memories will remain with everyone here that knows you , you were the best mother we could have ever had , you will be missed in our hearts for now , but only for now because we will all be family again in heaven , rest in peace mom , no more suffering, we all love and miss you, your son randy
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