Nelson Sawatis's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2018 in Akwesasne, New York

Nelson Sawatis

December 27, 1943 - October 12, 2018 (74 years old)

Akwesasne, New York

Nelson Sawatis's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2018 in Akwesasne, New York
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Nelson Sawatis

December 27, 1943 - October 12, 2018 (74 years old)

Akwesasne, New York

Nelson Sawatis Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Nelson Sawatis (Akwesasne, New York), born in Malone, New York, who passed away on October 12, 2018, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Joseph Sawatis; his daughter Veronica Sawatis; and his sisters, Isabel Rourke, Dorothy Sawatis and Audrey Oakes.

He is survived by: his parent Josephine Sawatis (Casey); his spouse Julia Thompson; his fiancée Irene Gambill; his grandchildren, Delilah (Jordan), Sarah (Charles), Joseph, Michelle Sawatis of St. Regis, Braxton, Paul, Leigh-Ann Sawatis of Snye, Nathan (Miranda), Toryn, Kasey, Kayle and Jordy; his sisters, Marita Francis, Richard Francis of St. Regis, Ann-Marie Lambert, Harry Lambert of Florida, Mary Alice Cook of Hogansburg, Virginia Dionne of Buffalo and Harriet Sciabarrasi of Buffalo; his grandchildren, Brandon Gambill and Seana Gambill; and also, Sean Gambill and Shirley Gambill of Akwesasne. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Donations may be made in Nelson's memory to the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group, Iakhihsotha Home for the Elderly, or the Cornwall Community Hospital Dialysis Unit.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Donaldson Funeral Home, Inc. and Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home



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Oct 15

Visitation

Rourke Residence
3 Rourke Rd, Hogansburg, NY 13655

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Oct 16

Funeral service

St. Regis Catholic Church
107 Angus Thomas Memorial Road, Akwesasne, QC

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