Thomas Henry Sawyer

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Thomas Henry Sawyer, 80, of Warwick, died on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was the husband of Beverly Ann (Moses) Sawyer.

Born in Waltham, Mass., he was a son of the late Elmer and Stella (Hackett) Sawyer. Thomas worked as a manager in the manufacturing industry and was the prior owner of the former Tom Sawyer’s Restaurant in East Providence. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Oakland Beach.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughters, Erin M. Salema of Warwick and Tracee A. Sawyer of Warwick; a brother, Burton J. Fisher of Coventry; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Heather J. Palombo and brother of the late Charles Fisher and Joan Williams.

His funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 5-7 p.m. Interment will take place at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. For information and guest book visit www.murphyfuneralhomes.org.