Robert Sawyer

Robert Otis Sawyer, age 80, of 147 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, died Friday, December 09, 2011 at Adirondack Medical Center.

Born in Saranac Lake, New York on April 20, 1931, he was the son of Leo and Gladys (Manning) Sawyer. He married Katherine Muncil on May 29, 1958 in Saranac Lake. She predeceased him on September 20, 2010.

Mr. Sawyer was a life long resident of Saranac Lake and had been employed as a School Bus Driver for the Saranac Lake Central School District for over 30 years. He also had owned and operated the Sew-Vac Shop in Saranac Lake for over 25 years. He also sponsored a bowling team for many years through the Sew-Vac Shop. Mr. Sawyer loved to tinker.

He is survived by three daughters Tammy Bova of Saranac Lake, NY, Donna Darrah of AuSable Forks, NY, and Terri Krutz of Malone, NY, one step daughter Cynthia Goodrich of Raleigh, NC, one brother Richard Sawyer of Lake Clear, NY, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, one step-son Anthony Brooks, and one brother Donald Sawyer.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 2PM -4PM and 6PM - 7:45PM. A memorial service will immediately follow on Tuesday evening at 7:45 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. Interment will take place in Pine Ridge Cemetery in the spring.

Friends wishing to remember Robert Otis Sawyer may make memorial contributions to the Lewy Body Disease Foundation in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guest book at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.