Ethel “Sam” Pearl Sawkins (nee Havill), 78, of Minoa, died on Saturday after a brief illness.
Although she held many positions over the years, she was most proud of her time at Memorial Hospital and the Village of Minoa where she was a lifelong resident. She was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and James; her husband Charles and brother Earl.
She is survived by her sister, Pauline, brother-in-law Charles; sister-in-law Patricia; nieces and nephews, Barbara, Allyson, Jim and Kelly and her loved ones, Brian, Vicky, Savanna, Devin and her closest friend and confidant, Tom Petterelli as well as several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Per Ethel’s wishes there will be no services and her ashes will be buried at Pine Plains Cemetery with her beloved “Chuck”.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in her name can do so to the Minoa Fire Department, PO Box 104, Minoa, NY 13116 or Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208