WINSLOW – Michael Vernon Sawyer, 65, passed away on Aug. 19, 2016, at the Maine Veteran’s Hospital in Augusta surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 23, 1951, in Presque Isle, the son of Vernon and Marilyn J. (Flewelling) Sawyer.
On Aug. 4, 1973, he married Joy McGrath in Fort Fairfield. He graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle and was employed for many years as a custom home builder and general contractor. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Army until his honorable discharge. Michael enjoyed history, motorcycling, biking, hiking, and playing guitar.
Michael is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joy C. (McGrath) Sawyer of Winslow; son, Mathew Sawyer and wife Dina of Concord, N.H.; grandchildren: Christopher Pinkham, Lucy Sawyer, Isabella Sawyer, and Jackson Sawyer; parents, Vernon “Buz” and Marilyn (Flewelling) Sawyer; brother, Jeffrey Sawyer and wife Peggy of Mapleton; sister, Laurie Berry and husband James of Presque Isle; mother-in-law, Carolyn McGrath of Waterville; two sisters-in-law, Lana McGrath of Lake Ridge, Virginia, Patricia Bird of Waterville; 2 brothers-in-law, Kirk Bird of Winslow and Kevin McGrath and wife Wanda of Wells and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Tracey McGrath.
A private family service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Michael’s memory to Maine Lab Rescue at info@mainelabrescue.com.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
