Gail Diane Sweeney, 61, died of cancer on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on Aug. 27, 1951, in New London, to Mert and Lillian (Molonson) Sawyer. Educated in the Groton public school system, she went on to work for Coca-Cola, where she retired after more than 35 years of service. Gail loved spending time with her family, making crafts with her friends, and helping others through charitable service and acts of kindness.
Gail is survived by her husband, Brian Alger; a son, Steven Sweeney of Stonington; a sister, Frances Sawyer of Groton; and her three grandchildren, Olivia, Lauren, and Mitchell Sweeney.
She was predeceased by her sister, Marsha Bernes.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic. There are no visiting hours.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Toys for Tots at http://toysfortots.org/donate/tribute-donation.asp
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