Arthur R. Sawyer, age 100, of Brockton died June 4, 2023 after a brief period of failing health. He was the devoted husband of the late Lorraine (Jewell) Sawyer for 67 years. Arthur was born and raised in New Sharon, Maine a son of the late Arthur Burtt and Helen (York) Sawyer and had lived in Brockton for over 70 years.
After graduating from New Sharon High School, Arthur joined the US Marine Corps towards the end of WWII. After his discharge, he attended Wentworth Institute for two years and graduated as a machine & tool design draftsman. His entire career was spent with the Foxboro Company.
Arthur enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, wood working and working with his hands. He devoted his time on committees at Porter and Christ Congregational Churches. Spending time with family was most important to him and he loved to travel.
Arthur was the father of Wendell Sawyer (husband of the late Cathy) of Brockton; Steven Sawyer of Wells, Maine; Jeffrey Sawyer of Raynham and the late Arthur Sawyer. He was the grandfather of Keri (Sawyer) Hooven of Grand Island, NY and the late Christopher Sawyer. Brother of Angie Bolotin and the late Richard Sawyer, Albert Sawyer, Malcom Sawyer and Blanche Robinson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday June 15, 2023 at the Christ Congregational Church 1350 Pleasant St. Brockton, MA from 9:30-10:30am followed by a Funeral Service. Burial at Melrose Cemetery.