Lucy Ann (Ayer) Sawyer 88, of New Kent Virginia, went to her next great adventure on February 21, 2025.
She is survived by her husband Edward Sawyer; their children, Carol (Ted), Cindy (Dan), Don (Yong Mi), Elinda (Jason). She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Kendall, Taylor, Danny, Katie, Patrick, Lisa, Kevin, Brandon, Brian and Joshua, as well as 7 great grandchildren: Hazel, Matthew, Sloane, Kai, Brooks, Bo, and Korra. She is also survived by her brother Bill (Sherry).
She was preceded in death by her daughter Christine Marie Sawyer, and her brothers Freddie and Dick.
Lucy was born in Lewiston Maine on October 9, 1936, to Fred and Marie Ayer. As a child she was known to tap dance on the roof and paint on her bedroom walls. She married Ed Sawyer in 1959, together they had 5 children. They spent 23 years travelling across the country while Ed was in the Air Force. Lucy was a self-taught artist and painted using numerous mediums including oils, acrylic, watercolors, silk dyes.
She and Ed moved to New Kent, Virginia in 1994, where they opened the Sawyer Studio. She taught art classes for many years; Lucy brought a bright light to her studio and her students that she adored and loved very much. She was a prolific painter, and her artwork can be found throughout the county, country and world including the New Kent County Courthouse, Chickahominy Family Practice facilities and the Vincent Funeral Home.
In addition to painting, Lucy was a talented beautician, entrepreneur, gardener, cook and cake decorator. She also spent many years working with children at Stokes elementary school in Rome, NY.
One of Lucy’s favorite activities was giving, which included her time, her artistic knowledge, her artwork, recipes, sage advice, and anything she thought would bring joy to others. In light of this, donations would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Her favorite charities included Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers, and her local county animal shelter.
