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Sarah Lawrence Obituary
She was born Nov. 30, 1936, in New York City, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Ruggles) Polhemus.
She graduated from Brattleboro High School.
On Oct. 10, 1953, she married E. Donald Lawrence in New York City.
Mrs. Lawrence worked for Mary Myers in Townshend for 10 years, at Vermont Academy and in the lunch program at the Grafton Grade School. Also, she was a housekeeper for Valley Health Council.
She volunteered for Council on Aging as a homemaker and at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital coffee shop.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Scott Lawrence of Grafton; a brother, Kenneth Polhemus of Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Timothy Lawrence.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls.
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Kathy Martin
October 23, 2016
I don't know what to say. Sally was a wonderful person. I always loved to see her. Mom and I send you all the deepest sympathy. God bless you Don.
Jane Cyr
October 22, 2016
Don, I'm so sorry to hear of Sally's passing - she was always one of my favorites, especially when she was doing "Meals On Wheels" I would enjoy talking to her every time she came to GCH and to the Pharmacy.
October 20, 2016
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. I hope you find comfort in God's word in John 6:40.
Carl Swanson
October 20, 2016
Dear Don & family,
Our deepest sympathies. Please know you are in our prayers.
Carl & Joy Swanson
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