CHARLOTTE – S. Kenneth “Ken” Sawyer, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfath-er, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 9, 2008. Ken was born May 13, 1916, in Pembroke, the fifth of Lewis E. and Lora (Brown) Sawyer’s 12 children. Ken served in the Army during World War II in Germany. Ken was a charter mem-ber of Charlotte Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Charlotte Baptist Church, where he held many offices, including youth group leader, Sunday school teacher and deacon. He was recently elected as an honorary lifetime deacon. At one time, he also had a ministry at Washington County Jail. He was a carpenter and with his brothers and crew built over 100 homes and businesses in eastern Washington County. Ken was predeceased by an infant son, Milford Sawyer; brothers, Cecil, Ellis, Alton, Clayton, James and Roy; sisters, Essie Carter and Myrtle James; and an infant sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth (Brown) Sawyer; daughters, Lana Vining and her husband, Maynard, and Peggy; a grandson, Kenneth Vining and his wife, Janet; granddaughter, Krista Vining and her friend, Joey Means; great-grandsons, Connor and Colton Sherrard; sisters, Florence Hatton and Eleanor Baker and her husband, Bill; sisters-in-law, Rae Sawyer and Thursa Sawyer; a special friend, Pastor Bill Hunt; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Charlotte Baptist Church, 1096 Ayers Junction Road, Charlotte, with Pastor Bill Hunt officiating. Burial will be private. Those who wish to remember Ken in a special way may make donations to Charlotte Baptist Church, care of Grace Hatton, 1096 Ayers Junction Road, Charlotte, ME 04666 or Charlotte Volunteer Fire Department, care of Herbert Clark, 9 Annas Drive, Charlotte, ME 04666. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
S. KENNETH SAWYER
