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William M. Sawyer, age 68, of Paupackian Lake Estates, Hawley died Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale.
Mr. Sawyer was born September 8, 1941 in Hertford, NC and was the son of the late Preston and Almeater (Shamblee) Sawyer.
He retired as a mechanic's helper from the US Postal Service in May 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years: Ava (Prioleau) Sawyer, four daughters: Jacqualine Sawyer of Troy, NY, Shalika Mahmud of Jersey City, NJ, Nicole Simmons of New York City, NY, Kira Simmons of Hawley, PA and one son: William M. Sawyer, Jr. of Hawley, PA Granddaughter, Aanayah Simmons of Hawley, PA; Grandson, Keshawn Owens of Hawley, PA and four additional grandchildren; one brother: Harold Sawyer of Jacksonville, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sawyer was predeceased by his brothers: Curtis, Preston and James Shamblee and Melvin, Robert, William and George Sawyer.
Calling hours will be Monday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 6 PM at Harvest Kingdom Church, 10950 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY followed by a service at 6:00PM at the church with Pastor Jesse C. Davenport, III officiating.
Burial will be in Lakeville Cemetery in Lakeville, PA.
A Memorial Tree was planted for William
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Teeters Funeral Chapel