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Nancy Sawrey Obituary
Pittsford: Nancy Semler Sawrey, 73 of Pittsford, New York, passed away April 19, 2012. Predeceased by her daughter Vicki. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Gordon R. Sawrey, her daughters and sons-in-law Amy and Jamie Fagan, Meg and David Walbaum, and Kate and Adam Smith all of Pittsford, New York; and by her great joy, grandchildren Emma, Austen, Henry, Gordie, Reid, Sam, Nate, Campbell and Harper; brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Rosie Semler and sister Vicki Semler; and by many nieces and nephews and countless dear friends she gathered over her lifetime.
Friends may call Monday April 23, 2012 from 4-7 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Avenue). A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 24th, 10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford (25 Church Street, Pittsford), where a reception will follow. Private interment.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in her memory to either Camp Good Days and Special Times, www.campgooddays.org/Donate/MemorialGift/ or The Cancer Wellness Spa of Greater Rochester, 240 Kilbourn Rd, Rochester, NY 14618. To share a memory or photo of Nancy visit www.anthonychapels.com
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Barbara. (B) Armstrong
April 24, 2012
Our hearts are heavy with this news! Many wonderful memories swarm as we reflect on the days when we lived in Pittsford! Long chats, happy noise of young children, holidays, being Thetas, solving world problems in her kitchen , Katie and Claire's precious friendship!!! On and on! Know she is at peace and surely know how much she has meant to so many! God bless you her family! B (and Jim) Armstrong
Barbara. (B) Armstrong
April 24, 2012
Our hearts are heavy with this news! Many wonderful memories swarm as we reflect on the days when we lived in Pittsford! Long chats, happy noise of young children, holidays, being Thetas, solving world problems in her kitchen , Katie and Claire's precious friendship!!! On and on! Know she is at peace and surely know how much she has meant to so many! God bless you her family! B (and Jim) Armstrong
April 23, 2012
To Amy and family,
We know how important she was to your lives and believe there will be brighter days ahead. Her love for you will assure this.
Squeeze the little ones for us,
Ingrid, Gary and Pia's family.
Kristi Q
April 22, 2012
Thinking of you all! Your mom was a wonderful and very sweet woman and one awesome cook! Prayers are coming every night. God Bless
Michelle Guinane
April 22, 2012
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We love you and are here for you.
Xoxo Dan, Michelle and Will Guinane
gary wickson
April 22, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your mom you are in our prayers. We love you.
Uncle Gary,Aunt Linda
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