Calvin J. Sayers, 66, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his home.
Born in Syracuse, NY, on April 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Joseph C. and Arlona L. Nielsen Sayers.
Calvin retired as Quality Assurance Director from the former Harrisburg State Hospital. He graduated from Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cal was a member of the Middletown Anglers' & Hunters' Association, and the Cracker Barrel Gang. He loved taking annual trips to Nakina, Ontario, and camping and hiking in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. A lover of all animals, Cal was especially fond of cats. Following the death of his wife, Dawn, Cal continued her work feeding a colony of cats at a shelter. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting, GPS navigation, and the Weather Channel; and was die-hard Syracuse basketball fan. A social man, Cal was a great storyteller who enjoyed playing pranks on family members and friends. A patient listener, Cal always made time for everyone making each person feel special.
Calvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Dawn L. Alley Sayers, on August 13, 2010.
He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey J. Sayers husband of Sandra D. of Holly Springs, NC, and Dr. Brian C. Sayers, PhD, husband of Nicole M. of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two step grandsons, Timothy Hyde of Boone, NC, and Christopher Hyde of Chapel Hill, NC; a sister-in-law, Deborah A. Donmoyer wife of William L. of Grantville; a brother-in-law, David W. Alley husband of Karen S. of Hummelstown; and several nieces and nephews. Cal is also survived by his great pride and joy, grandson Baby Boy Sayers, son of Brian and Nicole, whom he was excitedly awaiting the arrival in the next two weeks.
Calvin and I shared a love of fishing growing up as well as a similar sense of humor. After graduation we lost touch for the almost 46 years until I got a phone call out of the blue. Cal, as he now preferred to be called, had tracked me down using the internet. We swapped stories and shared interesting emails over the next couple of years. He was a good friend.
Ollie Olsen
Calvin J. Sayers, 66, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his home.
Born in Syracuse, NY, on April 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Joseph C. and Arlona L. Nielsen Sayers.
Calvin retired as Quality Assurance Director from the former Harrisburg State Hospital. He graduated from Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Cal was a member of the Middletown Anglers' & Hunters' Association, and the Cracker Barrel Gang. He loved taking annual trips to Nakina, Ontario, and camping and hiking in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. A lover of all animals, Cal was especially fond of cats. Following the death of his wife, Dawn, Cal continued her work feeding a colony of cats at a shelter. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting, GPS navigation, and the Weather Channel; and was die-hard Syracuse basketball fan. A social man, Cal was a great storyteller who enjoyed playing pranks on family members and friends. A patient listener, Cal always made time for everyone making each person feel special.
Calvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Dawn L. Alley Sayers, on August 13, 2010.
He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey J. Sayers husband of Sandra D. of Holly Springs, NC, and Dr. Brian C. Sayers, PhD, husband of Nicole M. of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two step grandsons, Timothy Hyde of Boone, NC, and Christopher Hyde of Chapel Hill, NC; a sister-in-law, Deborah A. Donmoyer wife of William L. of Grantville; a brother-in-law, David W. Alley husband of Karen S. of Hummelstown; and several nieces and nephews. Cal is also survived by his great pride and joy, grandson Baby Boy Sayers, son of Brian and Nicole, whom he was excitedly awaiting the arrival in the next two weeks.
Ollie Olsen
Calvin and I shared a love of fishing growing up as well as a similar sense of humor. After graduation we lost touch for the almost 46 years until I got a phone call out of the blue. Cal, as he now preferred to be called, had tracked me down using the internet. We swapped stories and shared interesting emails over the next couple of years. He was a good friend.