Phyllis G. Sawyer

BARRE – Phyllis G. Sawyer, 84, formerly of Pierce Road passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born January 2, 1936 in Thetford, she was the daughter of Myron and Mildred (Ackerman) Robinson.

Phyllis graduated from Thetford Academy.

On October 3, 1954 she married Clayton A. Sawyer in Post Mills, following their marriage they made their home in Barre Town. Clayton passed away on July 13, 2000.

Phyllis was employed as the Head Proof Operator and Bookkeeper for the Granite Savings Bank as well as the Masonic Building Association and Square and Compass Club.

Her memberships included the Barre Congregational Church, the Order of the Eastern Star of which she was a 54-year member, and a member of the Red Hatters.

In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts and needlework and had a special love of nature.

Survivors include her children Gary Sawyer of Underhill, VT; Debra Sawyer of Portland, ME; Donna LaFountain of Barre, VT; and Michael Sawyer of Barre, VT; her grandchildren Brent Fraser of Lebanon, NH; Robin Cropp of Hummelstown, PA; Richard Sawyer of Guilderland, NY; and Jasmine and Jenna Sawyer, both of Barre, VT; her great-grandchildren Colin Fraser of Lebanon, NH; and Jacob and Isabelle Cropp both of Hummelstown, PA; as well as her siblings Marylyn Smith of Westfield, MA; Charles Robinson of Post Falls, ID; and Bruce Robinson of Eufaula, AL.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Clayton Sawyer, and her brothers Rodney and Carroll Robinson.

The service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at a later date and time to be announced followed by interment in the Post Mills Cemetery in Thetford, VT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barre Congregational Church, 35 Church Street, Barre, VT 05641 or to Charity Chapter #57 OES, c/o Kathleen Moran, 617 Brockway Road, Williamstown, VT 05679.