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Sharon Lee Rae (Williams) Dickinson, 89 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on October 9, 2023, in Norwich, NY.

Sharon was born on July 28, 1934, in Downsville, NY, the daughter of Grace (Babcock) Williams. She was a graduate of Downsville Central School and Union University School of Nursing, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.  She worked in various positions as a registered nurse at Albany Medical Center, Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY, North Hollywood Receiving, North Hollywood, CA, and Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY.  She retired from the nursing profession as a school nurse for the South New Berlin Central School which was her favorite job.

Sharon was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1339, Albany Medical Center Alumni and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South, New Berlin, NY.

On May 17, 1958, she married George A. Dickinson in Walton, NY who predeceased her.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Burgess, granddaughters, Heidi (Jason) Hoagland, Danielle (Todd) Parker, great grandchildren, Zachary, Gavin, Nicholas, Lily, Madison, Miley, Dalton and Luke, cousins Germaine & Linda and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband and parents, Sharon was predeceased by her sister, Virginia Hayes, brothers-in-law, Donald Hayes and Joseph Stanionis, and sisters-in-law, Marie Stanionis and Shirley Dickinson.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the Butternut Cemetery, Gilbertsville, NY with Father Steve White officiating. Immediately following the burial, a Celebration of Life will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South New Berlin, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South New Berlin, NY or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Nancy Gordon
Austin, Nevada

Dear Janet,  I don't know if you remember me or not but I worked for your dad at CMH before we moved to Nevada.  Your mom was an awesome woman and we had a lot of great talks after your dad passed.  I left a lot of friends behind when we moved out west.  I know you were the apple of your mom's heart because we did talk about you.  Take care of yourself and god bless you and your family.

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Fran Borden
Anderson, SC

I will never forget Sharon's easy bedside manner. She was gentle but stern. I have so many memories of her, and all of them are positive. She loved the students and staff alike. 
I can't imagine how she was as a grandmother, but I know it involved fun. My condolences to all of you who were related by blood ties and all of us who knew her in her professional role.

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Anita and David Schmitz
Afton, New York

We will miss Sharon so much, as she was an important and loved member of our family.  I will miss our weekly calls to check on each other!  It is hard to realize that she is gone.  Our love and hugs go out to Janet and ALL of her family. 

 

 
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