Blanche M. Sawyer
March 12, 1933 – August 22, 2010
Place of Birth:
Hartsville, NY
Place of Death:
Wellsboro, PA
Residence:
Wellsboro, PA Age:
77 Calling Hours
August 25, 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
August 25, 2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Service Event Information
Funeral Service
August 26, 2010 - 11:00am
Interment
Blanche M. Sawyer
Wellsboro, PA.
Blanche M. Sawyer, 77, of 8 Purple Street, passed away Sunday (August 22, 2010) at the home of her daughter in Wellsboro.
Born in Hartsville, March 12, 1933, the daughter of Walter D. and Mildred Rowe Amidon, she had resided her early life in Hartsville and graduated from Canisteo Central School, Class of 1951. She later moved to Austinburg, PA, later living in Woodhull from 1964 until 1995. Blanche was active in the Grange for several years.
She was predeceased by her parents, her son, Walter Sawyer in 1956, her husband Donald K. Sawyer in 1995, as well as 2 sisters, Beverly Amidon and Norma Robinson, and her brothers, Ward and Stanley Amidon.
She is survived by 5 daughters, Penny (Larry) Kahle of Eldred, Pa. Donna (John) Stevens of Middlebury Center, PA., Bonny (Dave) Wright of Wellsboro, Carol (Russ) Redell Jr. of Wellsboro and JoAnn (Joe) Osgood of Wellsboro, 2 sons, Donald (Dawn) Sawyer of Chesnee , South Carolina and David (Janine) Sawyer of Wellsboro, 17 Grandchildren; Chris Claycomb, Michelle Sawyer, Michael Sawyer, Megan Sawyer, Morgan Sawyer, Eric Warriner, Corey Stevens, KayLee Stevens, Sean Wright, Sara Jo Wright, Layton Wright, Zachery Redell, Bianca Redell, Kody Sawyer, Kait Sawyer, Ryan Osgood and Shelby Osgood, Great Grandchildren, Ethan Claycomb, Logan Claycomb, and Dylan Holsonback, Several nieces & nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Rev. Donald Maynard will officiate. Burial will be in Cline Cemetery, Hartsville.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Laurel Home Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA. 16901 or to the Hornell Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843.
Remembrances
Dear Bonnie and Dave,
Jim and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Both of you and all of your family had taken such wonderful care of her these past few months. I saw the obituary on-line and wanted you to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Your Maryland neighbors at 7 Purple St.
Toni and Jim
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Amie & Jeff
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