Lillian V. Sackett

Lillian V. Sackett, 88, of Dover died Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at Union Hospital in Dover.

Born January 11, 1920, in Warren Arkansas, she was the
daughter of the late Warren E. and Ida Belle (Wheeler)
Carter.

She graduated from Tallmage High School, and later
continued her studies at The Akron Business School. She married the love of her life, Bruce Sackett on March 9, 1940 in the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. They were married for 49 years at the time of his death on October 6, 1989. Together they had four children.

In the 50's Lillian worked for Bruce Lumber, but her main priority was taking care of her family and being a nurturing mother. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in New Philadelphia and felt that her purpose in life was to be a witness for Christ. She was also a member of the Child Conservation League (CCL) and she belonged to a Hobby Club. Lillian loved to paint and work outdoors in her garden, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her three sons; Marvin B. (wife, Jean) of Lake Norman, NC, Neil C. Sackett of Green, Ohio, Keith A. (wife, Marilyn) of Lake Milton, Ohio; her daughter, Nancy A. (husband, Jim) McDonald of Dover; seven grandchildren, Jeff (wife, Cindy) Sackett of NC, Jody (husband, Eric) McDonald-Niklaus of Dover, Thomas J.(wife, Eileen) of Copley, Ohio, Kelly (husband, Andrew) Pyle of Andrews NC, Denise (husband, Doug) Adams of Troutman, NC, Jason (wife, Catherine) Sackett of Jackson Twp, Ohio, Jennifer (husband, Wade) Hoffman of Munroe Falls, Ohio; 17 great grandchildren; her mother, Nela Carter of Medina, Ohio, two sister in-laws, Minnie Carter and Gloria Carter, as well as her friends and caregivers,
John and Louise Mizer of Dover, and very dear friend,
Carolyn McIlvaine of Dover, as well as many other close friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by; her two brothers, Van D.
Carter and Jim Carter; and an infant sister, Juanita
Carter.

A celebration of Lillian's life will take place at the
Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory in Dover on
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 9:30 am with Pastor Don Snow
officiating. Interment will take place at Dover Burial Park. Following the service of committal, there will be a luncheon held at the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center, which is located on the Boulevard in Dover. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Lillian by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home's website.

Donations may be made in Lillian's memory to Calvary
Baptist Church, 1507 Oldtown Valley Rd SE, New
Philadelphia, Ohio 44622.

Toland-Herzig
Dover
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com