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Dorothy F. Sawaya

04/01/1924 - 08/17/2019

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Obituary For Dorothy F. Sawaya

Dorothy F. (Sheehan) Sawaya, 95 of Rockland. Died on August 17, 2019 at the South Shore Rehabilitation Center in Rockland. She was born in Boston on April 1,1924 to the late Daniel and Jennie (Drummond) Sheehan. Dorothy was the loving wife of James F. Sawaya.

Mrs. Sawaya worked for many years as a stitcher for the Columbia Belt Company and retired in 1976. She was a member of the Mothers Club at Cathedral Grammar School in Boston, the Mothers Club at South Bay Union and a member of the Abington VFW Women's Auxiliary. Dorothy enjoyed spending her time sewing and making clothes. More than anything she loved being with her grandchildren.

Dorothy was the mother of June C. Manning and her husband Thomas of Rockland, James J. Sawaya of Rockland and the late Jane C. O'Connor. She was the sister of the late Daniel J. Sheehan, Margaret M. Flaherty William H. Sheehan, John D. Sheehan, Eleanor C. Caulfield and Robert D. Sheehan. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her six grandchildren- Kellie, Jimmy, Sinead, Deirdre, Tommy, and Derek and five great grandchildren - Cassandra, Tristan, Landon, Hunter and Mason. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Dorothy's life on Wednesday August 21 , 2019 from 5:00 Pm to 8:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday August 22,2019 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery.

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  • 05/26/2021

    Rosie and Robert Daniello

    Dear Jim, June and family,
    We are sorry to hear about Dottie and your loss. Heaven surely has a new angel. What a beautiful woman with a caring heart and always beautiful smile. Privileged to have known her and shared lots of memories through the years. She touched many people. God bless you all, and may your wonderful memories be a comfort to you. She is always with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Rosie and Robert

  • 05/26/2021

    Richard Solomon

    My deepest sympathy to you, Jimmy, and to you, June and to all my cousins who I do not know. Dottie was a great lady. My parents loved her so much and always spoke so highly of her character. Sending love to all of you from Hawaii. Aloha, Cousin Dick

  • 05/26/2021

    Barbara Leary

    June and family,
    I have many wonderful memories of your Mother when our kids were young. Right after I met you, I met your parents and soon realized that they were there for your family at every turn. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • 05/26/2021

    Louise Mullins

    June we send our condolences to you and your entire family, especially Dad. The world just
    became a bit emptier without her.

  • 05/26/2021

    Bob Coughlin

    Dear June, Jim and family. I am sorry to know of Dottie's passing. But it is truly a "passing". Passing from this world of family love to the warm, loving embrace of Christ. I'll always remember the times Jim and his "girlfriend" would stop by to say hi, if I was out in the yard,. You dad had the best "girlfriend." Rejoice in the time you had with mom. May the Peace & Love of Jesus comfort you at this difficult time.

  • 05/26/2021

    The Scanlon's

    To Jim and Family so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

  • 05/26/2021

    a loved one

  • 05/26/2021

    Alice Sawaya

    Not only was Dottie my mother-n-law, and my sons grandmother (Sithoo), I've known Dottie longer than I knew my own mom. I admired her immensely. She was not only the glue that bonded such a close knit family, she and Githoo had one of the longest successful marriages that I know. That in itself takes one heck of a strong woman. Family, marriage, grandchildren, great grandchildren in her life at all times, truly amazing! She still had her quirky comments even up to a couple of months ago, you would never know she was 95. She will always be remembered and sadly missed. RIP Sithoo.

  • 05/26/2021

    rebecca Melvin

    Jimmy and Family so very sorry to hear of Dottie's passing..She was a very lovely Lady Sweet always a beautiful smile.Love and Prayers to all.

  • 05/26/2021

    Cheryl Barry Simmons

    So sorry for your loss. Dottie was a wonderful lady!

  • 05/26/2021

    Anna and Frank Johnson

    Uncle Jim and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
    Auntie Dottie, you will be greatly missed! Make sure you give Nana, Auntie Cookie, Jane, Nana Sheehan,and all the rest of the clan a hug for us. Much love, Anna and Frank Johnson Jr, Pittsville WI

  • 05/26/2021

    Jack Morrison

    June and Tommy I'm very sorry for your loss.
    Your Mom Dorothy will be in my mass this week.

  • 05/26/2021

    Elaine Nadile

    Dear June, Tom and family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mom and grandmother. She looked like a lovely women. May she Rest in Peace and you find comfort in your loving memories of her life

  • 05/26/2021

    Maryanne Collins Cerise

    Dottie you will be dearly missed by so many. I believe you are dancing around with Jane. You were a truly great woman of strength and dignity. I was lucky to spend some time with you years ago. My heartfelt prayers for all left behind.

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