Greta M. Sayers

MARSHFIELD – Greta M. Sayers, 80, of Hollister Hill Road passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born February 19, 1938 in Marshfield, she was the daughter of Kenneth H. and Bessie E. (Dunn)

Bassett.   Greta attended elementary school in Marshfield and Montpelier High School.

On September 5, 1953 she married James A. Sayers in Northfield. After their marriage, they made their home in Marshfield.

Greta was employed as a school bus driver for Twinfield High School retiring after 28 years of service.   She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star serving as Worthy Matron in the North Montpelier chapter.

In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, travelling, playing the guitar and singing, and going camping.

Greta loved her family dearly and especially her sister Geraldine Gilman.

Survivors include her husband, James Sayers of Marshfield; her daughter Joyce White of Marshfield, her son James Sayers, Jr., of Marshfield; her daughter Crystal Pierce and her husband, James of Ferrisburgh; her daughter Vicki Borland and her husband, James of East Calais; her son Terrance Sayers and his wife, Kimberley of Enosburg Falls; her sister Geraldine Gilman of East Calais; her grandchildren Joseph White; Rebecca Wallace; Eric Proof; Matthew Proof; Terrance Sayers, Jr.; Schuyler Sayers; Ryan Sayers; Grace Sayers; Brendan Pierce; Tyler Pierce; Michelle Withers; Renee Charron; as well as many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Calvin Bassett; Raymond Bassett; her sister Carolyn Sayers; and grandson Aaron Sayers.

The service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. There are no calling hours. Entombment will be in the Hooker and Whitcomb Vault to await later interment in the Eaton Cemetery in Marshfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Williston, VT 05495.