Richard CARROLL Sawyer was born on June 25, 1938, in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco to Ernest Jerome Sawyer (1901-1971) and Mizpah Malvena Russell (1912-1995).
His siblings included…
- Roswell Irvin (1928-2005)
- Sylvan Ernest ‘Sid’ (1930-2016)
- Elsie Marilyn (1932-1981)
- Sheila Rose
- George Christopher
- Windsor (1940-2016)
- Sylvia Annette
- Jeremiah Franklin ‘Jerry’
- Gloria Eloise
- Joy Daphne
Bonnie Malone recalls…
Carroll worked for United Shipping at Great Stirrup Cay for many years. He was the relief Captain for another Green Turtle Cay Master Captain Scotty Roberts. They commanded the tenders that serviced the Norwegian Cruise Line – One such tender that serviced the Berry Islands was named M.V. Bahama-rama- mama.
Joy Lowe Jossi recalls…
Carroll’s touch spread warmth on many. I loved his share of grilled fresh fish on my Green Turtle Cay visits.
Richard CARROLL Sawyer passed away on January 18, 2014 (age 75) in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Middle Row – Mizpah, Ernest, Sylvia
Front Row – Jerry, Joy, Gloria
Photo courtesy of Gloria Sawyer Chiodo
Circa 1970’s
Photo courtesy of Gloria Sawyer Chiodo
Photo courtesy of Gloria Sawyer Chiodo
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Malone
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