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Sarah “Sadie” Oag November 7, 1934 to July 7, 2019

Sarah “Sadie” Oag November 7, 1934 to July 7, 2019

Love can lead a person to many places, but for Sadie Oag, it would take her across the ocean to a new continent, where she joined her childhood sweetheart Hugh, living first in Canada and eventually in the United States. Leaving their native Scotland in 1951, Hugh moved to Canada to work on dairy farms in the Toronto area. Two years later, in 1953, he would venture back to Scotland to accompany his love and wife-to-be on the journey to their new home in North America.

Sadie and Hugh met when they were both teenagers in the small town of Alness where she lived, and Hugh’s father ran a sheep and dairy farm. After World War II, Hugh’s older brother took over the family’s farm’s operation and Hugh immigrated to Canada – where his focus would be on dairy cows.

While her husband had a farm background, Sadie was a nurse’s aide in her homeland. She quickly learned about the dedication and the responsibilities of farm life and together

they would live their version of the American Dream. Of the move to a new country, she says, “It was not difficult; we did it together.”

Eventually, the couple made their way to the States in 1960. Hugh worked for 20 years as a herdsman before he and Sadie seized an opportunity to strike out on their own. In

1972, they purchased a 500-acre farm. Making many needed repairs and adding silos and a barn, they named it “Dalmore Holsteins” after Hugh’s father’s farm in Scotland. There, they had 70 milking cows and altogether, 150 head of cattle. At that time, it was one of the larger farms and together they managed the herd with tender loving care. Sadie

was there, supporting Hugh in attaining their goals while holding down the many duties of a farm wife. When the farm was sold in 2001, Sadie and Hugh moved to Florida. But even in retirement, Hugh worked with a longtime associate’s farm in north Florida. While there, Hugh and Sadie worked with students from all over the world through Florida and Ohio University’s farm programs. Hugh and Sadie enjoyed entertaining, mentoring and making new friends and leave us all with many fond memories.

Along the way, they gained the respect and friendship of colleagues and others in their farming community. After Hugh passed away in 2013, Sadie received a book of remembrances from their many friends and acquaintances. One of the many notes reads: “Hugh and Sadie as a couple were a role model as to what a great marriage

should be. Their relationship was so great and close, and I really looked up to both of them together. I will miss them at our Fair, stopping by during the day just to say ‘Hi’ and chat a bit. Hugh and Sadie are an example of great friends.”

Sadie is survived by her children: Alistair (Jeanne) Oag of Gerry and Linda (Myron) Lanphere of Sinclairville and grandchildren, James (Laurie) Godfrey, Buck (Michelle) Godfrey, Abbie Oag-Walker, Morgan Bruyer and Catherine Oag. She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Bayley Godfrey and Westyn and Tucker Bruyer. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh, and great granddaughter, Alayna Godfrey.

Sadie and Hugh will be interred at Evergreen Cemetery, attended by family in a private service.

Arrangements by Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.