Gregory Sawyer, Class of 1989 Alumnus and Former Faculty
Gregory "Greg" Sawyer, Class of 1989, of Hamden, Conn., died of sudden heart failure at home on January 21. He was 53. He is survived by his father, Willits Herbert Sawyer III, his brother Edward Case Sawyer II, and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Jane Berthold.
Greg taught history and lower school physical education at Hamden Hall from 2000 to 2013. As an experienced wilderness explorer, Greg also led our Outdoor Adventure program for a decade. He was a member of the Explorers' Club of New York and Outward Bound International, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps PLC program.
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Greg taught history and lower school physical education at Hamden Hall from 2000 to 2013. As an experienced wilderness explorer, Greg also led our Outdoor Adventure program for a decade. He was a member of the Explorers' Club of New York and Outward Bound International, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps PLC program.
The Hamden Hall community extends sincere condolences to the entire Sawyer family.
There will be a funeral service at Trinity on the Green, 230 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut, on Saturday, May 3, at 4 p.m. Click here to read full obituary.
In lieu of flowers, the Sawyer family has generously asked that donations be made to Greg's alma mater, Hamden Hall. If you would like to be in touch with the family, please contact Sisk Brothers Funeral Home.
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Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
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Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
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Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
