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Cindy Feasel
October 9, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lorrie Lohri
October 3, 2006
I just heard of your loss...I cannot even begin to tell you how sorry I am...Dr. George was the most caring, compassionate doctor I have ever encountered. He is the only reason I was ever able to become a 'Mommy'.... I was out of the state when he left....my eyes still fill with tears and my heart is extremely heavy. My prayers are with his family...what a loss.
Speranca Szana
October 3, 2006
Dear Sawaya Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. My hope is that time will help to ease your pain. He was my doctor for many years and I will miss his gentleness and compassion. May God bless you and keep you.
Marsha Hadden
September 27, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr Sawaya, he was such a kind and gentle doctor. He became my physician after my children were born but he delivered 5 of my grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with his family at this time of loss.
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September 22, 2006
To the Sawaya family: I am so sorry to hear of your lost. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences. I pray that God continue to be with you and comfort you during this time. May the words at Acts 17:31 comfort you.
Anne Irvine
September 21, 2006
Dear Family of Dr. Sawaya,
I was saddened to hear of his passing. He was such a wonderful man and it was a privilege to be his patient. He delivered two of my sons and was doctor to my grandmother, mother, aunt, as well as myself. We all miss him and have you in our prayers.
Teri Collins
September 20, 2006
To the dear family of Dr. Sawaya:
You have been blessed to have had such a wonderful man in your lives. My heart goes out to you for your loss. Besides always being the most caring and conscientious of doctors I’ve ever met, Dr. Sawaya was a friend to me. He was my doctor for 25 years; delivered my son Chris and helped me get through a miscarriage. He missed the delivery of my daughter Madison; he was out of town and she came early. Dr. Sawaya was thorough and discovered I had thyroid cancer in 1992. It was clear to me he sent me to the very best doctors at the James Cancer hospital. Several of my friends also saw Dr. Sawaya and feel as I do. He absolutely cared about the welfare of his patients and did all he could to give the best care possible. I truly love the gentle man that he was and my thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be deeply missed by the many lives he touched. God bless you. Teri Collins and family
LENNIS DRENNAN
September 20, 2006
MY HEART WAS SADDEN WHEN HE RETIRED, BUT I KNEW HE WAS SICK, WITHOUT HIM TELLING ME. HE WAS FIRST A MAN OF INTEGRITY AND MAN OF GOD, AND I KNOW THE BEST DR. I HAVE EVER HAD. WE WERE BLESSED TO HAVE HIM DELIVER MY FIRST GRANDCHILD, LANEY, WHO WILL BE 2 YEARS OLD, THIS WEEKEND, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS ENTIRE FAMILY, AND STAFF WHO LOVED HIM.I WENT TO DR.SAWAYA, FOR 18 YEARS.HE BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. LENNIS DRENNAN, WESTERVILLE
Phyllis Hoggatt
September 19, 2006
Dear Family,
I will truly miss George, when I learned two years ago that he was retiring, I thought who can I ever get for an OB-GYN doctor that was as caring and compassionate as Dr. Sawaya. I first started going to his office when he was at Forest Park strip mall and continued with him until he retired. My sympathy to you in the loss of a great man and a caring physician.
Grant Yoakum
September 19, 2006
To the Sawaya Family:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. On the occassions I was priviledged to spend time with Dr. Sawaya through Mike, he was always such a kind man. He touched so many through his life and work. I hope it provides you some comfort to read what a huge and meaningful impact he had on the lives of so many. The world is a better place because such a wonderful husband, father and doctor was a part of it.
My family's payers are with you.
Ruth Ann Pawlack
September 18, 2006
To Andrea and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Sawaya's passing. He was one of a kind in the medical world as he treated each of his patients as one of his own family. Dr. Sawaya delivered both of my children and I knew how much he cared for his patients when he came to the hospital at 3:30 am to deliver my daughter after just returning from vacation and finding I was in labor. He helped me through the death of my mother and uncle and always had the time to listen. He is the only Dr. that I did not care how long I had to wait to see him. He will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Patti Little
September 17, 2006
Dear Andrea, Children and extended family. I was truly stunned to hear of George's passing. After reading all the other Guest Book entries, I realize what a wonderful man he was. I've loved George since he was a young man for his kind demeanor towards me. I know that you are truly hurting now and I will keep you all in my heart. You have a wonderful family, Andrea, and I will miss seeing all of you.
Susan Lewis
September 16, 2006
To the Family of Dr. Sawaya,
I was so blessed to have Dr. Sawaya as my doctor for thirty plus years. He delivered my beautiful daughter Sara and nursed me back to health after the birth of my son Michael who is now 37. Dr. Sawaya saved my life approximately 12 years ago by diagnosing skin cancer that was a malignant melanoma that through his initial diagnosis I was able to go on with my life as a wife, mother and grandmother. He was a gem! Kind, gentle, amazingly in tune with the women that it cared for. Thank you for sharing him with me. My prayers are with all of you. Susan Lewis
Madison Miller
September 16, 2006
Dr. sawaya was my mom's doctor.I am still 10 years old.But I knew him, because he was sopposed to deliver me but was on vacation.I used to go in with my mom[I would stay in the big office where all of the woman there worked].I feel truly sorry for his wife and his children.
Karen Brown
September 15, 2006
To the family of Dr. Sawaya:
I was one of Dr. Sawaya's patients for many years, and felt a great loss when he retired, but I knew he'd spent many years working long hours, and I truly hoped that he would have a long and enjoyable retirement. He certainly deserved that.
His compassion and caring for the whole person is unlike any other doctor I've met, and obviously I wasn't the only one who noticed!
He always had time to listen if I needed to talk.
The news of his passing saddens me greatly. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. In the days ahead, remember that he lives on not only in each of you, but in so many people he cared for through the years.
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy Roskam RN CCM
September 15, 2006
Mrs.Sawaya and family:
My Mother had the privelege of working with Dr. Sawaya for many years at Grant, he was also her physician as well as mine. What a kind and gentle man, he exemplified what a physician should be.
With respect and prayers.
Viola (Thomas) Anderson RN (retired)
Jennifer Schwabe
September 15, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was truly a man like no other. He helped me to bring me 2 beautiful healthy children into this world, and words have never been able to express my gratitude, and love for this man. He was a wonderful doctor, and so special that once he retired, I decided that I would not be having any more children. He was so very personable, a truly rare gem. He was loved, and will be very deeply missed.
Kathy Strawn
September 15, 2006
My heart goes out to the family of Dr. Sawaya in this monumental time of loss. You were so gracious to share him with us, his many patients, during the years of his practice and for that we have all been blessed. I feel honored that it was his strong and gentle hands that finally delivered our long-awaited daughter. Dr. Sawaya was a great encourager, a caring listener and a wise man. I shall miss him immeasurably.
Kevin Blair
September 15, 2006
Andrea & Family,
We want to express our sympathy at your loss. George is such a kind and friendly man. He has always treated us as part of his family. We are honored to have known him and called him our friend . We will all miss him greatly.
Sharon Whaley
September 15, 2006
To Dr. Sawaya's Family,
He will be greatly missed. Dr. Sawaya delivered my son at OSU in 1986 & missed delivering my daughter by going to the wrong hospital in 1988 (something we liked to joke about over the years) he was a very loving & compansionate doctor. I missed him deeply when he retired & was deeply saddend to hear of his passing.
Sharon Whaley of Dublin
JULIA CONRAD
September 14, 2006
DR SAWAYA WILL ALWAYS BE THE #1 DOCTOR OF ALL TIME... LOVED LIKED FAMILY AND MISSED DEEPLY BY ALL. PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES AND KNOW THAT ALL HIS PATIENTS WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN THEIR HEARTS FOR ONE DOCTOR -OUR DOCTOR-DR SAWAYA.
Wendy Lerner-Santurello
September 14, 2006
Dear Andrea and family,
I am sitting here crying right now, George delivered all three of my boys. They are 9, 8 , and 6 now. But what you may not know is that he also delivered my two younger sisters, 28 and 26 years ago. That's how long your family has been a part of mine. Thank you for everything you've done for us. He will be truly missed. Please let me know if there is ever anything you need. I'll be there. Love forever.
Wendy, Tommy, Andrew, Jacob, and Matthew Santurello
Mary Sherman
September 14, 2006
My warmest and heart felt sympathy goes out to his family. He was a very special person, an excellent physician and true friend. He was dearly loved and respected by everyone that knew him.
He was my phyician for 28 years, delivered both of my daughters,they both became patients of his, and he delivered both of my grand-daughters. He will be greatly missed and will always remembered.
Know that God will be with you through this sad and painful time. And that you will be in our families thoughts and prayers.
Mary Sherman and family
Louis Vitale
September 14, 2006
Dear Teresa and Family,
Frances and I were so saddened to read about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lou and Frances Vitale
Dreama Cooper
September 14, 2006
Andrea & Family
I am so sorry for your loss, Dr. Sawaya was a wonderful doctor. I met him years ago through some friends and when I got pregnant I wanted him to bring my daughter into the world. I had some complications and I will never forget that he came to see me on his day off before the OSU game in august 2003. He will be missed but never forgotten by us. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
Todd, Dreama & Shannon Cooper
michele carson
September 14, 2006
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the family of Dr. Sawaya. I loved this man. He delivered my only child 21 years ago. He felt like family. I was blessed to know him and have him as my doctor. God bless his family at this time of sadness and always. He will be greatly missed!
Sheila Dobbie
September 14, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was my doctor for over 20 years and I will miss him greatly. He took time to talk with me after the illness and death of my husband at a young age. The best and most comforting advice came from him. He said that grief takes time and never do anything you don't feel comfortable with. You will know when you are ready for the next step. I have been forever grateful for this advice and may it comfort you in this difficult time.
May God bless you.
Sheila Dobbie
Randy Laughlin
September 14, 2006
I first saw Dr. Sawaya in 1979 when he was the only physician in the State of Ohio who was treating PMS. I was fortunate enough to be his patient until he retired. He is one of the most caring and compassionate human beings I have ever met. He is fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Amy Burton
September 14, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was a very special doctor. He delivered both of my children and also performed a couple of surgeries on me. My last surgery, was his last surgery before his retirement. I was so greatful that he was able to see me through that; I did not want any other Dr. but him. As most of his patients have remarked; he wasn't just our Dr., he was our friend and a part of all of our families because of all of our children he helped bring into the world.
Jason Clayton
September 14, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kim Stewart
September 14, 2006
Dear Teresa,We are very sorry to hear of your loss! Know that God's love will embrace you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers! Love,Kim Nick and Sammie
Rudolph Tekaucic
September 14, 2006
Andrea and family,
Aileen and I pass on our most sincere thoughts on the loss of George. I will always remember the upbeat pre-med student with whom I shared a rooming house on Summit Street in 1956 and the continued contact later on. You have much goodness to remember about a fine guy.
Rudy Tekaucic
Massillon, Ohio
Randi Bova
September 14, 2006
My heart shares in your sadness.
He delivered all three of my children. He was simply the BEST.
Azaria Akashi
September 14, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was a wonderful human being. He was my doctor and delivered my granddaughter. His compassion, kindness, and knowledge were invaluable to me and I have missed him since his retirement. Dr. Sawaya was clearly a family oriented man. One of my favrite memories of him was seeing him dining with his wife children and grandchildren and thoroughly enjoying himself. I am so grateful that Dr. Sawaya was a part of my life. I extend my love and prayers to each of you who are a part of his family.
Sincerely,
Azaria Akashi
Erin (Clayton) McLean
September 14, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was the doctor of two generations of my family. He delivered my two siblings and myself and my nephew. He will be greatly missed by all his former patients and many others. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael LaRowe
September 14, 2006
We were deeply saddened to hear this news. What a wonderful person and great doctor! Less than two years ago he delivered my daughter and allowed me to have the birth of my choice. I was incredibly empowered as a woman by this (similar to running a marathon).
I'm so glad that his face was the first face my daughter ever saw. I will always remember him with deep gratitude and great kindness.
Janice Miller
September 14, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Beth Turner
September 13, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss, Dr Sawaya was the best!!!! I thank him so much for delivering two of my three children and for saving my 2 and a half year old son, he may not have been here with out such a wonderful Dr. He will be missed.
Elizabeth Hysell
September 13, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We feel so blessed that we were able to have such a wonderful and caring man deliver our three boys. We will cherish those memories forever!
Matt and Elizabeth
Sharon Mason Mihaltian
September 13, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was my doctor from 1970 until his retirement. He delivered my two children and performed two other surgeries. He was more a friend than my doctor. He was truly a loved and wonderful man. My sincerest sympathies to his family. Our prayers are with you all.
Pat Kelso
September 13, 2006
I can never thank Dr. Sawaya enough for all the years that I was fortunate to be his patient, and lucky enough to have him deliver my three children. He was the best! His beautiful spirit and the joy he brought to others will always stay in our hearts. With my deepest sympathy.
Terry Marsden
September 13, 2006
Dr. Sawaya had been my doctor for 26 years. I will surely miss him. He was the best doctor I've ever had. He always took the time to listen and really cared about all of his patients. May God Bless the family and friends. You will be in my prayers. Terry Marsden
MARIAN HOFFINE
September 13, 2006
I AM SO SORRY FOR OUR LOSS. EVEN THOUGH I NO LONGER LIVE IN OHIO I REMEMBER THE DR. WELL. FOR MANY YEARS HE CARED FOR ME IN MY HEALTH AND MY ILLNESSES AND I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS CARE AND CONCERN.
Gerald and Angela keeney
September 13, 2006
Dr., you will be sadly missed! if it was not for you, our little boy may never have been. thank you and god bless you, always!!!
Jayne Smalley
September 13, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was indeed one of the Columbus areas finest OB-Gyns. He delivered 3 of our 4 children (the 4th he missed due to his own illness) but had been my doctor for 31 years. He will be greatly missed by his patients and medical community.
Kelly Nichol
September 13, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet man, I have been missing him since his retirement.
Patti and Ron Caudill
September 13, 2006
George was a wonderful ob/gyn and took care of me and the birth of our two healthy children in l987 and l989. He went over and above in researching and caring for various problems I encountered in the almost 20 years of care. I have missed him since he retired and miss him as a Christian doctor who loved the Lord. Our sincerest condolences to his wife, children and grandchildren.
Tim McCarty
September 13, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melanie Ayotte
September 13, 2006
Your family is in my prayers. I know you will miss him greatly. Please remember, there is no pain on earth that God can not heal.
JOHN A. REED
September 13, 2006
ALTHOUGH WE MORN THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE, REMEMBER LIFE IS EVERLASTING. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
Brian McKendry
September 13, 2006
We are truly sorry for your family. Dr. Sawaya was a great man of whom I will always have wonderful memories. His spirit will live on inside us. Remember that we are here for anything you need.
Donna Tretter
September 13, 2006
To Dr. Sawaya's Family:
What a wonderful, caring doctor your husband and father was. He was present on three of the happiest days of our lives. He helped to bring our children into the world and he will always hold a special place in our hearts and in our memories. He will be sadly missed. Our prayers are with you.
The Tretter Family
Diana Paulins
September 13, 2006
He was loved by many and will be missed by all. I was so sad to hear of your loss. George was the best doctor that I have ever seen. He was a great listener. You don't find many doctors like him anymore. He cared for his patients very much. George delivered both of my children over 27 years ago. I was a patient of his until he retired. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. George may be gone but his memory will live on forever. Fondly remembered by Diana Paulins.
Marianna Gossett
September 13, 2006
You will be greatly missed.
Love,
Marianna
Marlin Weisenbarger
September 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dierdre Warden
September 13, 2006
Dr. Sawaya was a very caring, compassionate health care provider who will be sadly missed by the community. From your friends at Central Ohio Compounding Pharmacy.
Shawn and Stephanie Cleary
September 13, 2006
We are sorry to hear of your lose. Our thoughts are with your family.
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