QUEENSBURY –Robert D. “Bob” Sawyer, Sr., 82, a long-time resident of River Street, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Fort Hudson Nursing Facility in Fort Edward.
Born on December 21, 1939, in Hartford, he was the son of the late Alfred and Alverta (Woodell) Sawyer.
He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where Bob met and fell in love with his future wife, Christine Doroghazy, in Quantico, VA. On March 3, 1961, they were married in Washington, D.C. Christine passed away on October 8, 2006, after 46 years of marriage.
With his wife, Christine, they owned and operated the Coldbrook Bar on River Street in Hudson Falls, for many years.
Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his half-sister Jeanne Ryther Smith; his half-brother Donald Sawyer; his sister Patricia Sawyer; his brother Gary Sawyer; and his infant sister Phyllis Sawyer.
Survivors include his son, Robert D. Sawyer and his wife, Dolwinya of Queensbury; his granddaughter, Ashley Lynn Sawyer (Todd Stanley) of Queensbury; his brother, Richard Sawyer of Queensbury; his brother, Kenneth Sawyer (Christine) of Queensbury; his brother, David Sawyer (Cathy) of Seymour, Texas; his brother, Ricky Sawyer (Carol) of Queensbury; his sister, Debbie Lemery (David Hoffman) of Booneville; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and his dog, Miguel.
Bob will always be remembered for his generosity, quick wit and sense of humor.
Memorial donations in memory of Bob may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
There will be no calling hours.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Although the Sawyer family was never a really close family, I will always remember Uncle Bob as he looks in the Marine Corps pictures. He will be missed by many. RIP, SEMPER FI
The Lettus family would like to send our condolences to the Sawyer family.
Sorry for your loss. The Patten Family
Us against them!
Bob was a wonderful funny guy,good bar tender remembering the good old days at the bar with him and Chris will always be in my thoughts so sorry to Bobby for your loss and Ashley for the loss of your grandfather
Bobby, I’m sorry for your loss of your dad. Hey I’ll always love Uncle Bob and Aunt Chris!!
I guess you too!! Some day we will be wrestling on the ground with our uncles again laughing and crying! Lol
It all was in fun and my fondest of memories, is against them!
Our neighborhood is not the same without Bob sitting on his porch with a smile & smart comment. We truly enjoyed stopping by and talking with Bob and seeing Miguel. He was always funny, kind and caring! Sending love and prayers to the family. We will miss him.
Love, Lorrie & Mark Trybendis
Bobby was an amazing person. I used to be his neighbor, he would always walk the dog and stop and chat with me if I was outside on his way to Freds house next door. I will miss dropping off the pasta salad in the summer, sweets and chatting about our team! You will be missed! I will still honk on the way by!