Obituary: Benjamin Leonard Sawyer
Benjamin Leonard Sawyer, 92, of South Portland, dies
South Portland, Maine – Benjamin Leonard Sawyer, a longtime resident of South Portland, died on October 2, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Portland on July 17, 1934, Sawyer was a lifelong Maine native who grew up in the city and attended its public schools.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Morahan (née Sanderson); three daughters – Brenda (married to Jim Mandel), Tammy (married to Ross Bellino) and Rachel (married to Andy Groff) – and their children. Sawyer leaves behind six grandchildren and three great‑grandchildren, as well as a number of stepchildren, step‑grandchildren and step‑great‑grandchildren. Stepchildren include Kathy Dever (married to John), Kim Goodwin (married to Billy), James Morahan (married to Nancy) and John Morahan (married to Brenda).
Sawyer’s parents, Benjamin H. Sawyer and Danietta Miller Sawyer, and his brothers—Lewis, Robert and William—predeceased him. He also lost his first wife, Sandra Guay, a close friend, earlier in life.
The family will gather to honor Sawyer at Hobbs Funeral Home, located on Cottage Road in South Portland, on Wednesday, October 7. A viewing and ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a burial service. Friends and relatives are invited to join a reception at a family home in Scarborough afterward.
For a full obituary, including additional family details and service arrangements, please visit the Hobbs Funeral Home website at http://www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.
