Gladys Manning Sawyer
Born: July 28, 1907
Died: September 25, 1999
Married: Leo Sawyer
Children: Richard Sawyer, Robert Otis Sawyer, Donald Sawyer
Gladys I. Manning Sawyer
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, September 27, 1999
Gladys I. Sawyer
Gladys I. Sawyer, 92, of 35 Riverside Drive, Saranac Lake, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid.
Born on July 28, 1907 in Lake Clear Junction, she was the daughter of Henry and Ida Mae (Otis) Manning.
A lifelong resident of the area, Mrs. Sawyer had been employed as a sales clerk for George L. Starks for two years, the Gladd Defense Plant for two years, and Leonard’s Department Store for 20 years, until her retirement in 1964.
She enjoyed cooking, crochet, and knitting.
Survivors include: three sons, Richard and Robert of Saranac lake, and Donald of Bloomingdale; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Leo, on Jan. 10, 1999, and two brothers, Leo and Gordon.
Calling hours were held at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled to be held at 11:15 a.m. today at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake, with the Rev. Timothy Soucy officiating. Interment was to follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department in care of the funeral home.