Gertrude H. “Trudy” (Merrill) Sawyer age 92 of Salem, NH, died Thursday at Greystone Farms, Salem, NH.
She was born in Saco, ME, where she grew up and attended schools. She later graduated from Westbrook College in Portland, ME. She was a resident of Salem for the past 54 years.
Mrs. Sawyer was a retired Medical Secretary for Dr. Crampton in Lawrence, MA. She was a former member of the First Church Congregational in Methuen, MA. She enjoyed square and round dancing, crafts, and knitting braded rugs and mittens. She was an avid gardener, loved cats and her camp on Long Lake in Maine.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years: Theodore “Ted” Sawyer of Salem, NH
Son: David Sawyer of Auburn, NH
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Salem, NH. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of NH, 5 Bedford Farms Dr, Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110