DANIEL SAWYER

WHITEFIELD – Daniel Sawyer, 36, traveler of the world, disappeared at sea, Oct. 16, 2008. He was born July 26, 1972, second son of Gerald and Grace Preble Sawyer. He attended Whitefield School and Wiscasset High School. He graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1994. While serving in the Merchant Marines for 11 years, he visited every continent except Antarctica. He delighted in bringing back gifts from each of these for friends and family. His favorite port of call was Australia. He lived life to the extreme, skydiving, mountain biking, mountain climbing and kayaking. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Andrew, Alex and Duncan; his longtime companion, Megan Rice; his uncle, Chip Preble and his wife, Judy, of Five Islands; aunt, Rosalie Barden and her husband, Richard, of Gorham; aunt, Lynn Haugen of Mattapoisett, Mass.; his aunt, Terri Peaslee of Jefferson; his second mom, Karen Fake of Five Islands; his first cousins, Sheree Smith, Ann-marie Preble, Jessica Preble, Chip Preble; numerous others cousins; and his two nephews, Zachary and Deacon Sawyer. People from all throughout the U.S., many of whom considered him to be their best friend, will miss him. There will be a memorial gathering and a celebration of life 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at The Calumet Club, West River Road, Augusta. Please bring your favorite memories; feel free to dress informally. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to your favorite charity or do good deeds to honor his memory. He was always the first to offer help when needed by family and friends.