Sally Glaser Dewey

1923 - 2014

Sally Glaser Dewey obituary, 1923-2014, Williamsburg, VA

BORN

1923

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Sally Dewey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 11, 2014.

Sally G. Dewey, 91, of Williamsburg (Williamsburg Landing), formerly of Carmel, CA, passed away on April 11, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James M.R. Glaser and Margaret B. Glaser; her husband, Hartley C. Dewey; and her siblings, Joanie, Ted and Jimmy.

Sally attended Vassar College and worked as a Master Needle worker with Embroiderer's Guild of America. She was associated with the Monterey Symphony Guild and EGA and also enjoyed needlepoint, knitting, and bridge.

Sally is survived by her sons, Hartley F. Dewey (Lorraine), Craig C. Dewey (Patricia) and Alan B. Dewey; daughter, Deborah Dewey; grandchildren, Shannon, Lee, Kendall, Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Christopher, Heather and Jennifer; 8 great- grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Margaret G. Winnett.

A service will be held on Tuesday, April 15, at 11:15am, at Woodhaven Hall, 5500 Williamsburg Landing Dr., 23185.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, 151 Kristiansand Dr. # 109, Williamsburg, VA, to Avalon, P.O. Box 6805 Williamsburg, VA 23188 or to The Seeing Eye, P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.

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April 25, 2014

Anne (Ruggles) Skamarock

Dear Alan and family, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was always wonderful to me and a very good friend to my mom. I will miss her wry wit and great laugh. Thinking of her now puts a smile on my face. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 15, 2014

Dear Craig and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fritz Block

April 14, 2014

Eliot Glaser

I'm so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. She was witty, clever, and resourceful. May you find peace in the months and years to come.

April 13, 2014

Christa Doucette

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Sally. She always reminded me of my own Mother. My prayers are with you and your family. She will be missed.

April 13, 2014

To the Dewey Family: I am sorry to hear the news about Sally (my brother-in-law Craig's Mother). I will keep all of you in my prayers. Maggie Longuski
ggie Longuski

April 13, 2014

Barbara Williams

Although I didn't know you personally, you and "Bill" were dear to my mother, who was his first cousin. Condolences to your family, my Dewey cousins, and especially to Debby.

April 13, 2014

DAWN LONGUSKI

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and grandmother. Sending hugs.

April 12, 2014

Lora Caputo

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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