Sawyer, Gary, 68, March 31, 2014. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3 and 10-11 a.m. Friday at Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
LINNEUS – Gary Sawyer, 68, died March 31 in Houlton. He was born January 16, 1946 in Houlton, the son of Clyde and Bessie (McLean) Sawyer.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from November 19, 1964 to September 7, 1972, serving two tours in Vietnam and receiving three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Valor and several other achievements and awards, and served in the Army National Guard from October 28, 1983 – June 11, 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Sawyer of Linneus; seven children, Melissa Sawyer of Linneus, Betsy Sawyer and son-in-law Joe Buzzeo of Buxton, Heather Sewell of Houlton, Vicki Sawyer and son-in-law Thom Goodall of Littleton, Gary “Beau” Sawyer Jr. and Todd White of E. Windsor NJ, Heidi Sawyer and son-in-law Mark Lake of Stacyville; twelve grand-children; four great-grand-children; a sister, Brenda Swimm of Houlton; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Les; his parents; five brothers, Carl, Paul, Hershel, Harold, and Kenneth; and a sister, Dolores.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 and 10-11 a.m. on Friday at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water Street, Houlton, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Steve Straubel officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton ME 04730. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.
