Barbara J. (Langlois) Sawyer, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 12, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Marshall M. Sawyer, Jr.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leonide J. and Mary Louise (Toomey) Langlois, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.
Mrs. Sawyer was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett.
She was formerly employed by the Town of Mattapoisett Water Department and Town Clerk's Office for many years until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Steve Sawyer of Quincy and Greg Sawyer, and his wife Deborah, of Mattapoisett; 2 daughters, Marion Sawyer of Wareham and Paula Moore, and her husband Norwood, of Fairhaven; 2 grandchildren, Jessica A. Moore and Alex W. Moore, both of Fairhaven; and a nephew, Christopher Penler of Boston.
She was the sister of the late John "Chick" Langlois, Anne Penler and Leonard Langlois.
Her private Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, July 14th in St. Anthony's Church. Burial followed in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450 Newton, MA 02458-1287.