John Sayres
John P. Sayres, age 50 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on Monday, February 27, 1961 son of Grace C. (Byrne) Sayres and the late Joseph D. Sayres.
John was the owner of Sayres Flowers in Philadelphia before moving to Delaware 15 years ago. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church and CAMP Rehoboth and was a friend of Bill W. He loved traveling, creative writing, storytelling and dancing. He was a friend to all that knew him and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
John is survived by his mother; Grace C. (Byrnes) Sayres of Warwick, PA , sister: Linda Sprows and her husband Jim of Ocean Pines, MD, brother; Joseph D. Sayres and his wife Caroline of Bucks Co, PA and sister, Maura Fleisch and her husband Greg of Hilltown, PA. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews and one great nephew.
A Celebration of John's Life was held at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach on Sept. 1.
Contributions may be made to: Epworth Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth, DE 19971 or CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth, DE 19971.