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William Sanford Sawin

William Sanford Sawin, age 91, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Bill lived his life his way and was able to live on his own until almost the end. He was a Life Member of the Hockessin Fire Company having joined in 1952. In 1930, the Sawin family started the Sunny Hills School which is now known as Sanford School in Hockessin. In the beginning it was a boarding school and the Sawin family lived on the property. Bill often spoke of the early days of the school and remained a strong supporter of Sanford School throughout his life.

During the Korean War, Bill served honorably in the US Army. Bill was a proud American and a proud Delawarean

Bill is survived by his nephews Stephen Sawin and Doug Sawin and by his nieces Nancy McNamara and Delores Macliesh and by many friends who will miss him dearly.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to the Sanford School, 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707.

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    Sheila S Mugabi writes,
    Always enjoyed talking with Bill when he came into Diver Chevrolet. I know he will be greatly missed.
    05/11/2020 10:58 am
    Charles Baldwin lit a candle and writes,
    My heart aches for the passing of such a dear friend. I founded the Delaware Military Academy and Bill was an excellent mentor offering sound advice allowing for the successful development of DMA. We also shared a history of military service and loved swapping sea stories. He was rightfully proud of his service and made sure I knew he was equally proud of mine. Cannot think of a man I respected or admired more than Bill. My sincere condolences to the family, Charles Baldwin BMCM(SW) USN Ret. Commandant DMA Ret.
    05/11/2020 11:42 am
    robert A. hemphillI lit a candle and writes,
    SO sorry to hear of his passing. I first met him as a child that was about 80 years ago. I enjoyed his company very much. All of my memories are the fun side. some almost to funny . I was fortunate to spent an afternoon. with him just a couple years ago. as I live in CA.
    05/12/2020 05:45 pm
    Matt Del Pizzo
    05/12/2020 06:00 pm
    Matt Del Pizzo writes,
    Hard to sum up a man in a couple strokes of a pen. Bill was a good and decent man. We had many great conversations at Mr. Docs and later at Six Paupers over gin n tonics and beer. My favorite story is how Crawford Greenwald bought their farm on way road and they moving to the Hockessin dairy farm that became the school. To a life well lived and a better life for me knowing you. Adios, Matt Del Pizzo
    05/12/2020 06:05 pm
    Marci Peller Bakke '69 lit a candle and writes,
    Condolences go out to Bill's family and friends. He was a wonderful man. Rest in Peace, Bill.
    05/12/2020 07:23 pm
    Stan Waterman writes,
    My condolences and prayers are with your family. Bill was a dedicated and committed man. God Bless!
    05/18/2020 09:57 am

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