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James Sayers Obituary
50, of Scottsdale AZ passed away suddenly from a previously unknown heart condition on 3/10/13. Jim was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, step father and wonderful friend. Jim had a wonderful sense of humor. He was born in NY City on 2/8/1963. He was raised in NY; and spent his school years in Hawaii; Singapore and Farmington Hills MI. He moved to Scottsdale in 1992. Jim enjoyed his work as a contractor and many of his clients and co-workers have become his close friends. He lived his life by his favorite saying: "Let Go and Let God". Jim had an important impact on his family and his many friends He is survived by his daughter Michelle, his mother Betty, his sisters Deidre and Janine, his nephew Oliver, his aunt Catherine Dolan, uncles, cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father Francis, his brother Michael, his maternal grandparents John and Beatrice Dolan and his paternal Grandparents Patrick Sayers and Anna Scanlon. Services will be 11am on Sunday 3/17/13 at Messinger's Mortuary, located at 7601 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale 85251; (480) 945-9521. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: High Watch Farm; 62 Carter Rd; P.O. Box 607; Kent CT 06757
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Memories and Condolences
for James Sayers
mary collins
March 10, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rowena Aidan
March 9, 2025
James you may have passed but you will never be forgotten. Always in my heart
Rowena
Rowena
March 9, 2023
James you are so missed and especially myself as we had total understand of what life meant and only you will understand that. Fly high with the angles xxx
mary collins
March 9, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
mary m collins
March 9, 2022
RIP JAMES
C&M Sayers
June 14, 2018
Love never dies ... and you will be forever missed...
from the remaining Sayers that was never mentioned but meant the world to you.
Lee Sands
May 24, 2018
Still missing you my Friend . . . my Son's, countless mutual friends and Families speak of you often, "still", with laughter most times now but with sorrow at times . . . I/we all have been blessed to have you in our lives even if the time was brief . . . . . a Brother you were to me . . . . .
March 26, 2013
Keith and Jane Joseph
Bluffton, SC
Clara Engel
March 24, 2013
Betty, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. James was a wonderful man who cared about others. Every room in my home is filled with his talent. He was here at the end of Feb and told me things were going well. I will miss him.
March 19, 2013
Dear Betty-No words can comfort a Mother's lost of her son-Although I didnt know Jmes sounds like he was a wonderful man-I do know you--you are an amazing Mother -take comfort in that-Love Mary Collins
Marion McMorrow
March 17, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Betty and all the family at your sad loss.
Josephine, Helen, Ann, Shelia Dolan
March 17, 2013
To Betty Ann and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today on this very sad occasion. You were with us on St. Patrick's day many years ago when both your father and mother were alive and our mother was here too. Those were happier times. Hope we will see you in Ireland again soon.
Justin & Patrica Dolan
March 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathies are with you today. Although we never had the privilege of meeting cousin James, it,s always sad to hear the passing of one of us so young and so suddenly.
Allen & Ellie Farkas
March 17, 2013
Our prayers are with Betty and the family of our friend Jim. He was a nice guy and he will be missed.
March 16, 2013
Dear Betty, all of your friends in Society for the Arts share your sorrow for the loss of your beloved son.
March 16, 2013
James you may have left us in this life but you memory will live on.... You had a great spirit and a love for life... I will miss out chats that we used to have and Aidan also.. Cast those angle wings of yours to the wind my friend and fly, you are free.. All our love to you Betty Ann and the girls ..
March 16, 2013
It was with great sadness we heard of James' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. God Bless the McKiernan family, Glangevlin
Nancy Ham
March 15, 2013
My prayers go out to you Betty and your family, for the strength you need to endure this pain. James was loved by many and he will be missed. Love you.
John Dolan
March 15, 2013
I never had an opportunity to meet James but I send my sympathies to you Betty, family and his friends.
Vickers Family
March 15, 2013
James lived a full life that ended too soon. We hope his spirit lives on in the memories of his family and friends. We wish you all strength and love during this time of grief. With love, Jon, Jennifer, Max, Frankie and Ava
March 15, 2013
Sincere sympathy to Betty and family
Mary & Pat Kelly & family
Galway
Linda Dolan
March 15, 2013
My love and condolences to his family and friends.
March 15, 2013
Rest in Peace my Son. How will I go on without you.
Carl & Mary Cathcart
March 15, 2013
Jim was always very friendly to us when we would meet. We are very sorry of the loss to his family.
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