Thomas L. Sawyer

Thomas Lee Sawyer, 76, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. Tom was born Jan. 16, 1948, in Calais, Maine, to Clayton L. and Thursa (Cousins) Sawyer.

Tom married his high school sweetheart, Doreen Leighton, on Jan. 11, 1969. They raised two sons, Tom and Steven. He served in the National Guard from 1966 to 1972. A born salesman, Tom sold everything from insurance to pickles and jam during his life. Tom loved to yard sale, so much so that he would buy things from one yard sale only to sell them again at his own.

He loved people, especially children. His own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. He always had a smile, a joke and a helping hand for strangers and loved ones alike. He served the community as selectman, assessor and volunteer fireman, and served at the Charlotte Fire Department Auxiliary’s renowned baked bean suppers and fundraisers. He coached the Charlotte Softball League for many years. Tom had a lifelong love of the outdoors, especially rabbit hunting with his dog Pal, deer and moose hunting, ice fishing, and working in the woods.

Tom was predeceased by his parents and the love of his life, Doreen. He is survived by sons Tom Sawyer and Steven (Jessica) Sawyer; grandchildren Taylor (Shawn) Farrington, Kaci Sawyer, Kalila (Hunter) Lehmann, Josie (Dane) Dickerson, Jeorge Sawyer, and Stewart Sawyer; great-grandchildren Savannah, Elijah, Marley, Amelia, Daniel, and Eliza; as well as his brother John (Sookie) Sawyer, his aunt Vernice Young, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.

Tom will be laid to rest together with Doreen at a graveside service on Sunday, June 16, at 2 p.m. at the Round Pond Cemetery in Charlotte, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 1100 Ayers Junction Rd., Charlotte, ME 04666.  Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.