John Sawyer

Sawyer, John "Jack" Harris

Peacefully on December 15th, 2014 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Son of the late Albert Victor Sawyer and Martha (née Kelly). Predeceased by his cherished wife of 42 years, Tove Sawyer. Loving father of John Hansen Sawyer (Pearl) and Steven Douglas Sawyer (Melinda). Grandad to Samantha, Hilary, Nicholas (Mary-Anne) and William. Survived by siblings Irene Cook and Len Sawyer, predeceased by sisters Doris Hogarth and Norma Watkins. Jack was the past president of the West Ottawa Rotary and a member for 44 years. He was also an active member at St. Martin's Anglican Church. Jack took pride in having served from 1941-1945 with the Royal Canadian Navy as Chief Petty Officer. Friends may visit the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.) on Thursday, December 18th, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Martin's Anglican Church on Friday, December 19th, 2014 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow. Interment at Pinecrest cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Rotary Foundation or to St. Martin's Anglican Church in Jack's memory would be appreciated.