Jeremy J. Sawyer

Hampton Falls – Jeremy Jason Sawyer, 91, of Hampton Falls died peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Exeter Hospital, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 12, 1933 in Winchendon, MA, the son of the late Jason and Elizabeth (Doty) Sawyer. He grew up on a dairy farm in Jaffrey, NH with his parents and five brothers. He was known as Jeremy, Jerry, Hap and Happy Sawyer. He graduated from Conant High School in 1951 and from Dartmouth College in 1955 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Jeremy played basketball for Conant; developing a passion for sports that further cultivated his avid support of the Boston Red Sox and Celtics. Jeremy shared 69 years of marriage with the love of his life, Barbara (Harmon) Sawyer. Jeremy served in the Army and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. While living there, Jeremy and Barbara traveled to many of the surrounding countries, creating many memories and a love for travel. He taught high school history in Lebanon, NH and then at Winnacunnet in Hampton, NH where he and Barbara settled to raise their family. He moved from the classroom to the guidance office as a counselor specializing in college placement and financial aid. He served on many educational boards both within WHS and the State of NH and was named Outstanding Counselor of the year in New Hampshire. He has been an active member of the First Congregational Church of Hampton for over 60 years. Jeremy became a Master Mason in Saint James Lodge No. 102 F. &A.M. of Hampton in 1973 and served as Worshipful Master in 1978. He was a member of Horace Chase Lodge No. 72, and New Hampshire Society of Veterans Freemasonry. He was a charter member of the William Pitt Tavern Lodge No. 1789 and a member of the General William Whipple Military Lodge and Research No. 175. He was also a member of York Rite, Scottish Rite and Bektash Shrine. He served as Most Wise Master of the New Hampshire Chapter of Rose Croix in 1998-1999. In 1992 he was appointed Junior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of NH. He ascended through the Grand Lodge Line Offices and was installed as the 107th Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Hampshire in May, 2000. He was proud to rise to that level and served his position with the utmost integrity and respect. Following that time, he served as Grand Treasurer for 5 years. For service to his Lodge and Freemasonry, he was awarded the Major General John Sullivan Distinguished Service Medal and the Jeremy Ladd Cross Medal. He was coroneted with the 33rd degree in Indianapolis in 2001. His love of history and travel led to many family vacations to explore historical sites and to visit family and friends afar. With the Masons, Jeremy and Barbara enjoyed extensive traveling and developed many special friendships over many years. He also enjoyed camping, canoeing, and watching sports with Barbara. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially at their summer cottage on Square Pond in Acton ME. He enjoyed telling everyone about his two addictions: ice cream (especially frozen pudding) and popcorn. In addition to his wife, Jeremy’s family members include 3 daughters, Susan S. LeBlanc, her husband John of Exeter, NH, their daughters Christen of Chelsea, MA and Miranda (Steven Paquette) of Eagle, ID; Lucinda S. Jefferson, and her husband David of Hampton, NH, their daughter Rebecca (Peter Frey) of Amesbury, MA and their son Timothy (Kayla Jefferson) of Coventry, Rhode Island; and Priscilla S. Lord and her husband Jay of Hampton Falls, NH, their son Calvin (Tess Cloud) of Portland, OR. Jeremy (known as “Pup” or “Puppa”) had five great grandchildren and numerous great grandpups. He is survived by two brothers, Sheldon Sawyer and Perry Sawyer, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Clifton Sawyer, Donald Sawyer and Peter Sawyer. Visiting hours, beginning with a Masonic Service, will be held from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday May 5, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH 03842 and online by clicking here or to Saint James Lodge #102, P.O. Box 1202, Hampton, NH 03842.

Jeremy J. Sawyer

November 22, 1933 - April 18, 2025