SOUTH NEW BERLIN - Sharon Lee Rae (Williams) Dickinson, 89, of South New Berlin, passed away on Oct. 9, 2023, in Norwich.

Sharon was born on July 28, 1934, in Downsville, the daughter of Grace (Babcock) Williams.

She was a graduate of Downsville Central School and Union University School of Nursing, Albany Medical Center, Albany.

She worked in various positions as a registered nurse at Albany Medical Center, Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, North Hollywood Receiving, North Hollywood, California, and Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. She retired from the nursing profession as a school nurse for the South New Berlin Central School which was her favorite job.

Sharon was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1339, Albany Medical Center Alumni and St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, South, New Berlin.

On May 17, 1958, she married George A. Dickinson in Walton, who predeceased her.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Burgess; granddaughters, Heidi (Jason) Hoagland, Danielle (Todd) Parker; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Gavin, Nicholas, Lily, Madison, Miley, Dalton and Luke; cousins Germaine and Linda; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents; Sharon was predeceased by her sister, Virginia Hayes; brothers-in-law, Donald Hayes and Joseph Stanionis; and sisters-in-law, Marie Stanionis and Shirley Dickinson.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, in Butternut Cemetery, Gilbertsville, with Father Steve White officiating. Immediately following the burial, a Celebration of Life will be held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, South New Berlin.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, South New Berlin, or the Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements are by Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.