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Ronnie Catipon posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
To Sarah's family and friends - I went to Cranbrook elementary school with Sarah, and I remember her face and smile which I quickly recognized in the photos posted on this tribute. I just heard of her passing from another Cranbrook classmate. Please accept my condolences and sympathies. Sarah had a full and wonderful life which is no surprise.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
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I was dropping Lizzie off for Youth Night with you at All Saints as I had done regularly on Wednesday night.
I would see that beautiful boy, Isaac resting quietly in his infant seat until one night he'd had enough of that sitting quietly. (At this point in time, I knew you only as the Youth Minister.).
I immediately observed a look of panic on your face as it was clear that Isaac was not gonna make it through the class. I leaned into you and whispered for you to give me your car keys so that I could get Isaac's car seat out of your car and into mine so I could take that beautiful boy to my house. I will never forget the look on your face and that I had to repeat what I had said.
And thus began the 25 year love affair between our families. I loved callIng Isaac my "practice
grandchild " and looked forward to Wednesdays which eventually turned into all day at my house or yours.
As I write this I count myself so very lucky and blessed .
And now my dearest Sarah have a blast dancing with the angels.
I love you.
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Paul Gould uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 10, 2023
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Sarah managed to cram several lives all in one.
How fortunate so many of us were to intersect with her in this big world in at least one of those lives around the world.
Her energy, spirit, and droll wit made our time as AETs in Japan so memorable in a small window of this life that I'm curious about the mystery of what she will bring to the next.
A friend and fan . . . Paul Gould
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Erin Davis posted a condolence
Friday, November 10, 2023
Sarah and I bonded over being the mother of sons. I have been inspired by her down-to-earth dedication to her boys and the warmth of her mothering style since I met her when we did Listen to Your Mother together in 2014. She made everyone who knew her feel valued and loved. What a gift it is to have known her. My heartfelt condolences to her wonderful family.
Erin Davis
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Jared McCannell posted a condolence
Saturday, October 28, 2023
All of us at Penobscot Bay Language School are so thankful of Sarah's time on the Board of Directors and for her work as a volunteer Japanese teacher. With several of her students heading to Japan to study abroad this year, we know her legacy as a linguist and educator will live on. We miss you Sarah!
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Laurie and Cam Seibold uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Sarah you will be dearly missed. You were a beautiful light, an amazing mom and wife. The entire Seibold family feels blessed and very grateful to have known you. Our impromptu get togethers and Thanksgiving traditions (Turkey Trot and football game) are not the same without you.
Love,
Laurie, Cam, Callen, Kennedy and Campbell
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Valerie Batts lit a candle
Monday, October 23, 2023
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Feeling the pain of loss and the power of love...glad to have known Sarah. May she rest in peace and power...
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Deirdre Strachan posted a condolence
Monday, October 23, 2023
We send our love to dear Sue and Steve and the rest of the family. Our hearts are with you!
Deirdre Strachan and Jose Mas
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Pete & Bette Horton posted a condolence
Friday, October 20, 2023
We didn't know Sarah but we would have loved to have known her,,,,her profile shows what a beautiful person she was. Please know we shareo your sorrow for losing such a wonderful daughter. As a two time canccer survivor, I can feel the trauma as well. Our second son is also a dedicated teacher who immerses himself in the lives of his young students.
Our deepest synpathy to you and your family, we are very sad about your tragic loss.
Warmest regards, Bette Horton and Pete Horton
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Walt Shea posted a condolence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
I’m not sure I have the words to describe how I feel. This is so hard. I had once thought that knowing the future would make death less painful, but I have come to realize that is not the case as cancer, who provides hints but no details, took my father, my father-in-law and Sarah both slowly and suddenly. Maybe I was given time to prepare, but I was not prepared. I needed one more beautiful smile and one more Sarah laugh. But Sarah somehow knew that and provided it to me through the video she made. Although I cried through the entire video, it still brought me joy. Not only did I get to see her smile and laugh, but I was also comforted by her sharing her history for everyone to hear. I didn’t know about all of her travels and all of the lives she touched, but I wasn’t surprised. I feel lucky and blessed to have met Sarah and her beautiful family. I know a lot of parents of my kids’ friends but the beauty of this family is that it didn’t stop at Xander’s parents. I not only became friends with Russ and Sarah, but I found a wonderful brother, loving aunt and uncle and two extraordinary grandparents. Sarah’s extended family is amazing, and I looked forward to seeing them all with each trip to Maine. It must have given Sarah great comfort knowing the tight-knit family she left behind would provide so much support amidst such overwhelming loss. I offer my deepest sympathy at this sad time, but I know that over time, we will all recognize that we are better people for having known Sarah and know that her spirit, grace and beauty will live on through all of the people who were lucky enough to meet her.
The Sheas (Walt, Liz and Jack) will all miss Sarah greatly.
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Emily Bays uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 16, 2023
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Sarah and Anila, a University of Southern Maine Colleague, at the 2018 Equality Maine Gala. The two of them stole my phone and took a series of selfies. <3
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Emily Bays uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 16, 2023
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I worked with Sarah at the University of Southern Maine. She was a down-to-earth, kind, wonderful person who I was so lucky to work with. She was a passionate advocate for students and helped our university community navigate complex social issues with grace. To Sarah's family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss and so grateful for the time I got to spend with Sarah.
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Deb Soifer uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, October 15, 2023
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My two favorite memories of Sarah are from two outings we took together after she began treatment for cancer. I only met her less than a year before her diagnosis, but we had become fast friends when she responded to my "wanted" ad for a Japanese tutor. Although I am nearly old enough to have been Sarah's mother, we hit it off immediately, and with Sarah's characteristic directness and unabashed honesty, she made it clear she wanted a friendship, as did I. I feel both blessed for her gift of friendship, and cheated for how brief the time was to enjoy it.
The first picture is from a little trip we took down to Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, a goat farm and dairy owned by dear friends of mine. They had just finished a month of delivering about 50 kid goats, and the cuteness factory was over the top. We spent a happy hour in the barn, snuggling kid after kid, choosing our favorites, and as is evident, doing a lot of smiling.
The other photo was taken in the parking lot of The Lost Kitchen, the famous restaurant in Freedom, Maine, owned by reality TV chef and author Erin French. We talked about how impossible it is to get a reservation there - a postcard lottery! - and Sarah said she had sent hers in and had "played the cancer card," to no avail. So we packed a picnic lunch, table and chairs, and enjoyed our own Lost Kitchen experience by the bridge, and wanted for nothing. Sarah's presence, humor, and love of life made time with her precious. I so miss my friend. My love to her beautiful family - Russell, Isaac, Xander, and Blue.
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Deborah J. Walker uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 14, 2023
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Thanks for allowing me and others to share Sarah's journey. Even on this journey, she made a difference in the lives of family, friends and colleagues. Sarah is a role model. Her spirit will live on. Sending prayers and healing spirits.
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Dave Dickey posted a condolence
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Sarah was incredible and I was honored to be reconnected from HS for her final two years. Her devotion to her family was significant and her courage was incredible. Peace to the Werkmans & Loebs families. We will all miss you Sarah.
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Julie Diamond Cox posted a condolence
Saturday, October 14, 2023
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news - my deepest condolences to Sarah's family. I knew Sarah from church in Ohio - I remember thinking she was so worldly and sophisticated! May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
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John Soifer posted a condolence
Friday, October 13, 2023
My heart goes out to Russell, Isaac and Xander. One of my distinct memories of Sarah was when she brought Isaac over to our home to "learn" about logging, the beauty of nature and being in the woods. Something about the joy she brought with her and the willingness of trusting me with teaching Isaac, as well as her laughter at my teasing and joking filled the space we were in with joy and beauty.
It was an honor to me to have known Sarah and known here and the "boys" for the time i was able to.
She is one of those rare and special people who you meet through that stand out for all the qualities the make life special and valued.
thank you Sarah
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Lisa Jangaard Harrill posted a condolence
Friday, October 13, 2023
Dearest Werkman Family,
We just recently learned of Sarah's passing and want you to know that our hearts are with you. You are such a beloved family in Spokane and we have nothing but the fondest of memories of your time here. May you go forward with your wonderful memories of Sarah that will forever be in your hearts. Our deepest condolences and hugs. Frank, Lisa, Grace & Audrey Harrill
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Dick and Deb Flynn posted a condolence
Friday, October 13, 2023
I am incredibly sorry to learn of Sarah’s passing.
She was a force!
Perhaps my most poignant memory (among many) is her solo performance of “Turn Back, O Man” in our church’s high school production of “Godspell” in April of 1984. She rocked the house.
She was a superior counselor at Camp Akita for us.
I was thrilled (for the kids) when I learned she had been a youth minister for a time.
Deb and I have offered our prayer for the comfort of her family and friends.
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Lynn Wiksell Parker posted a condolence
Friday, October 13, 2023
Her smile was instant and generous. I knew Sarah through her school and church years in Columbus. It was also my privilege to teach with her mother knowing much of Sarah’s thirst for life and knowledge came from Sue.
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Karen Gwynne uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Camp Akita in the Ohio Hocking Hills will always be where I hold my most treasured memories of life with Sarah. Retreats and summer camps as youth, and then as staff leaders together during college summers. I believe we are about 15 years old in the attached photo, twirling one another around in the ball field below the lake. So carefree! Sarah never lost that way of livIng life.
Karen Gwynne
Friendswood, Texas
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The family of Sarah L. Werkman uploaded a photo
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Sally Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 12, 2023
We so enjoyed getting to know your lovely family through Bowdoin Basketball. Sarah was tireless in supporting the team and organizing events to bring us all together. She lived with such courage, warmth and grace. It was truly an honor to know her. Our hearts go out to you all.
Sally Johnson, Bill Foley, Molly Foley, and Nick Foley
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Tom Willcox posted a condolence
Thursday, October 12, 2023
My condolences to the Werkman Family. May Sarah rest in peace.
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Sue posted a condolence
Thursday, October 12, 2023
It was an honor getting to know and love Sarah through our support group . She was passionate, kind , supportive and loving . She did not let cancer define her ! Sarah inspired me to get out there and enjoy life because that is what she did any time she could. I will miss she sweet smile and laugh . Believe me I will never forget her and her kind heart . And yes, I promise you Sarah I will get out there and enjoy life ! My deepest condolences to all the family ……Sue
