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Ruth Sawyer Obituary

SAWYER Ruth Sawyer, age 83, of Orange, a beloved wife and mother, died Friday, October 27, 2006. Ruth was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Burnett and lived in Bridgeport for 78 years. She graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1940 and worked as a stenographer prior to her marriage in 1945 to the late Robert L. Sawyer, a veteran reporter of the Post Publishing Co. Mrs. Sawyer was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward and Charles Burnett; her sister, Edith (Victor) Cifatte; and her beloved granddaughter, Sarah Dane. Mrs. Sawyer is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jerri (Marvin) Shales of Naples, Fla. and Ms. Toni D. Sawyer of Orange; a son, Thomas C. Sawyer of West Haven; a sister, Mrs. Jane (George) Rothlauf of Vero Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Interment will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may greet family beginning at 1 p.m.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Nov. 2, 2006.

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Maria Faustine

November 5, 2006

Dear Toni: We just heard about your mom. we are so sorry but she is in a better place, we know you will miss her. You were a great comfort to her in her time of need. we love you . Rick&Maria Faustine

Jane Sawyer-Rothlauf

November 3, 2006

Dear Toni,Jerri,and Family:Ruth was my Loving Sister and my best friend.God really blessed all of us with her presence.I cherish all of my memories of our lives togather.I pray that we will meet again in Heaven. May God give us the strenth to cope with our loss. Much Love, Aunt Jane

Doris Jablonski

November 3, 2006

Dear Toni, I am so sorry, I know how much you will miss her. Ruth was a kind and sweet woman. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May Ruth rest in peace. Love Doris

Debra Carter

November 2, 2006

I know that Aunt Ruth is in God's Hands now and forever. I have SO many wonderful memories of Aunt Ruth. The ones that come to mind first are the delicious Christmas dinners every year, and of course the best hamburgers any time you stoppped over! Aunt Ruth was a true lady with a very loving heart.
Thanks for all the great memories.

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