GREENE — Herbert Sawyer, 94, a resident of Sawyer Road, Greene, died early Thursday, July 12, at his home.
He was born May 14, 1918, in Winthrop, the son of Mr. Sawyer and Leila Robinson. He attended school in Winthrop. He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during World War II. On Nov. 30, 1945, in Lisbon Falls, he married Hazel P. Clark. They were blessed with two children, Carol and William.
Herbert worked as an auto technician at Bonefide Mills, Smith & McCarthy and the Brunswick Naval Exchange, retiring in 1976. After his retirement, he spent many years delivering Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the West Bowdoin Baptist Church, where he had previously served as deacon.
Herbert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was always available to play cards with family and friends. Above all else though, he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Gene Ridley of Greene; his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Beverly Sawyer of Bowdoin; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Hazel Sawyer, in 2009.
His family would like to thank the Androscoggin Hospice team for the compassionate care given to Herbert; a special thanks to Cindy, Mary, Kathy M. and Connie C.
Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
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