Katherine Sawyer

Katherine E. Sawyer, age 82, of 147 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, died Monday, September 20, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington, VT.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on October 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Plymon and Julia (Mousaw) Muncil. Katherine married Robert Sawyer on May 29, 1958 in Saranac Lake.

Mrs. Sawyer had been a life long resident of Saranac Lake and had owned and operated a day care center for many years. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy.

She is survived by her husband Robert, three children Cynthia Goodrich of Raleigh, NC, Anthony Brooks of Lake Clear, NY and Tammy Bova of Saranac Lake, NY, two step daughters Donna Darrah of AuSable Forks, NY, and Terri Krutz of Malone, NY, 7 Grandchildren , several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Helen Muncil of Saranac Lake. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one brother Raymond Muncil, two sisters Salina Gallo and Florence Mulligan, and 3 grandchildren.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 2PM -4PM and 7PM - 9PM. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday September 22, 2010 at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery.

Friends wishing to remember Katherine E. Sawyer may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.