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Joshua Sawyer Obituary
He was born on May 21, 1990, in Skowhegan, the son of Richelle Lawn and Timothy Sawyer.
Josh was a sophomore at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield where he was involved in many sports.
He enjoyed playing basketball, football, track, snowmobiling, four wheeling, and loved to make people laugh. One of the things that he would do to make people laugh was to wear crazy hats.
He is survived by his mother, Richelle Lawn and her companion, Scott Rioux, of Pittsfield; his father, Timothy Sawyer of Skowhegan; brother Nathan Sawyer of Pittsfield; maternal grandmother Joyce Ainslie and her husband, Robert, of Enfield, N.H.; maternal grandfather, Russell Lawn Sr. of Newport; paternal grandparents, Rick and Sharlene Sawyer of Skowhegan; maternal great-grandmother Alice Dominski; paternal great-grandmother, Thelma Sawyer; uncle Robert Lawn and his companion, Laura Anglin; uncle Duane Sawyer; uncle Robert Dominski and his wife, Brenda; aunt Louise Johnson. He is also survived by his uncle Rusty's companion Debbie Deckert; many cousins and countless close friends.
He was predeceased recently by his uncle, Russell "Rusty" Lawn Jr.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, at Donald H. Shorey Funeral Chapel, 35 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at at Park's Gym, Maine Central Institute, Main Street, Pittsfield, with Pastor Al Worden officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Sawyer
Joyce (Nanny) Ainslie
March 29, 2006
My Darling Grandson, this seems so unfair that I sit here and write this to you.I love you so dearly. My heart hurts so bad. I miss you so much. I will have to wait for my time to be called home to see you again. When you and Uncle Rusty will help me walk to the light. I know Uncle Rusty was there to lift you up and walk you to heaven. My love and prayers are with the both of you.
Your Loving Grandmother..Nanny
Mary Lambert
March 24, 2006
To Josh's family, you don't know me but I managed the football team last year, and I have to say that although Josh's extreme energy sometime wore us all out , he always kept us laughing. He was a special kid, who had a deep passion for sports,and for making people laugh. He was one of my favorite players and I can't imagine coming home from college and not seeing him. Josh, you were crazy but a great kid. RIP buddy (I'm saving a cookie for you).
Angela Carter
March 23, 2006
Dearest Richelle and family, I want to express my deepest heartfelt condolences! No family should suffer such loss in such a short time, especially the loss of a child. Though it has been many many years since I have seen you Richelle, and unfortunately never got to meet Joshua who sounds like he was a wonderful person, please know that you are in my prayers and I can only hope that your pain will ease quickly and your fond memories will last forever!
Take care!
Stephanie Satow
March 22, 2006
You always did know how to make everyone smile. Being goofy all the time, but you knew that everyone loved you for it. The crazy times we shared together are memories that I will forever treasure.
Only the good die young...I miss you tons buddy:-\. Rest In Peace.
Cristal Southwick
March 22, 2006
Richelle, Bobby, Joyce, Bob, Russell, and children....
My heart is filled with sadness after learning of this news a few days ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have many fond memories of Joshua and all of the children playing together at Nanny's house. Mallory would like to say that she loves you Aunt Richelle and misses you very much. She is thinking of you every day. She will always have wonderful memories of her cousin, Josh.
Much love from all of us.
Cierra Dorval
March 22, 2006
I didn't really know Josh very well, actually I only saw him a few times, well recently. But we saw each other when we were kids. Even though he probably didn't remember me, it still broke my heart to see it end like this. Mallory and I will miss him very much and our thoughts are always going to be with you. At least we all know that he isn't in anymore pain. Aunt Richelle, I miss you and Nathen very much and I will certainly come to see you this summer I love you and I miss you all very much and you have my whole family's greatest sympathy. I love you Josh!!
Sam Durham
March 22, 2006
Much love and far away memories for such a sweet kid. My son Rob is going to miss him very much. He was a good friend to Rob when we lived in Maine and my daughter Ann just can't imagine going to Pittsfield and not finding him there anymore with big, happy smile on his face. It is quite a legacy how many MANY people that Josh touched in so many wonderful ways.
Laura Glinski
March 22, 2006
My heart is truly broken for the losses that this family has suffered in this short time. To Joshua's family, know that there are so many people praying for you and thinking of you now. This fine boy is loved by so many and has touched so many lives. He will be remembered always.
Kelly Rowe
March 22, 2006
To the Sawyer Family- My deepest regrets go out to you at your time of sorrow & grief. My thoughts and prayer are with you.
R.I.P. Joshua- you will be sadly missed by all who knew you.
PAT NADEAU
March 22, 2006
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE SAWYER FAMILY. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER, AND KNOW THEIR ARE OTHERS WHO ARE FEELING YOUR PAIN. GOD BLESS
Michael Crosby
March 22, 2006
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family during this tragic loss; especially in light of the recent passing of Russell 'Rusty' Lawn, Jr. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully, Michael Crosby
Lois Bouffard
March 22, 2006
Rest in peace my little cousin, you will be missed.
jeanie carpentier
March 22, 2006
Josh, I cant believe you are gone, I will always remeber you goofing off and having a good time at my cousins house. you are sadly missed by so many people, R.I.P
Jeanie
pam niles
March 22, 2006
To the family of joshua sawyer my sympathy goes out to all of you . My thoughts and prayers are with you ..
Alyssa Flye
March 22, 2006
Joshua Sawyer
Wow kiddo, I never expected it to end like this. You were such a great kid and you always made people laugh, no matter what. It wasn't your time to go, I didn't even get to say goodbye. Thank you for all of the fun times we had together hanging out at Lindseys and in P*town, I'll never forget you. You'll forever be in our thoughts. Miss you bub. Love you.
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