Karen Ann Bernard Sawyer
LEWISTON – Karen Ann Bernard Sawyer, 44, was born in Lewiston, Nov. 5, 1977, to JoAnn E. and Stephen J. Bernard. She passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2021.
She was educated in the Auburn school system.
She leaves behind her children, Lindsey Tancrel of Green, Caleb Sawyer of Buckfield, Conner Elsman of Oxford, Cali Sawyer of Buckfield, and Carter Dancsaks of Lewiston; stepdaughters, Jassy Guptill and Jade Thomas of Topsham; her parents, JoAnn Tancrel of Greene and Stephen Bernard of Auburn; grandparents of Greene and a grandmother of Auburn. Many aunts and uncles. Karen enjoyed spending time with her children, She loved the beach and hanging out by Grams pool she always had the biggest smile when she was with her children. She was predeceased by Chloe Elsman and Cody Sawyer.
Burial will be at noon on Saturday May 22, 2021 at Buckfield cemetary Celebration of life will follow at Boofy Quimby hall in Turner.
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