Julie Ann Wade ... enjoyed making jewelry; at 53

ROCHESTER - Julie Ann Wade, 53, of Dorchester, Mass., died Tuesday, April 5, at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Boston after a sudden illness.

Julie was born in Rochester the daughter of Robert and Donna (Downs) Sanfacon. Julie was a graduate of the Olean Business Institute in Olean, N.Y. Julie had worked in retail stores and administrative jobs with manufacturing and retail banking concerns. The last position she held was Administrative Assistant to the CEO of a large manufacturer in Seabrook before becoming a homemaker for many years.

For the past 17 years up until her death, Julie was also a partner with her husband James in their real estate rental business.

Julie enjoyed listening to music, working on crafts and making jewelry, mostly as special occasion gifts for friends and family. She enjoyed spending time making thoughtful gifts, and generally, doing thoughtful things for others. In recent years she also became a contributor to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital to help children and families in their time of need. By all that knew her, Julie was regarded as a kind and compassionate person, and will be missed by all.

Surviving are Julie's husband and lifelong partner James Wade of Dorchester, father Robert Sanfacon and stepmother Pat Sanfacon, of Rochester. Brother Scott Sanfacon and wife Tracy (Grondon) Sanfacon of Farmington, Nieces Abigail Sanfacon, Emily (Sanfacon) Glidden and husband John Glidden of Alton. One grand-niece and one grad-nephew.

Julie was predeceased by her mother Donna (Downs) Sanfacon.