Jack Bennett Sawyer

Jack Bennett Sawyer, 17, of Mentor, passed away at his home with his loving parents by his side in the early hours of November 5, 2023. Jack was born August 31, 2006 in Chardon. Jack was a strong young man who fought courageously for over 18 months against Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He had a passion for Cleveland sports teams as well as the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was an avid card and memorabilia collector, and was thrilled to attend the National Sports Card Convention in July as his Make-a-Wish. He loved to golf, especially at St. Denis golf club in Chardon. Music was a big part of Jack’s life and he took great joy from being a member of the Mentor Schools choral program over the years. Jack maintained a positive attitude throughout his grueling treatment schedule and became an inspiration to countless people who knew him - and even more that never met him over the course of his journey. He will forever be remembered with love for the courage and dignity he displayed in the face of such a challenge. Survivors include his parents, Matthew and Dawn Sawyer; maternal grandparents, Jack and Kathy Bliss; aunts, Debra (Ryan) Gehm, Kathleen Sawyer, Elizabeth (Jeff) Gerl, and Megan Begala; cousins, Audrey and Miranda Gehm, Michael Sawyer, Caitlin (Charlie) Mazi, Shelby and Mackenzie Gerl, Emily (Joe) Buonavolonta, and Alison and Caroline Begala; and many other loving family members and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles Bennett “Ben” and Doris Sawyer. The family will receive friends to celebrate Jack’s life from 3-7 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Mentor High School – Paradigm Building, 6465 Center Street, Mentor, OH 44060. All guests attending the visitation are asked to enter the main Paradigm entrance on the East side of the Paradigm Building. A funeral mass to honor Jack’s life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Mentor Fine Arts Center, 6477 Center St., Mentor, OH 44060. Following the funeral mass a procession will be held to take Jack to his final resting place in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. Anyone wishing to accompany Jack to his final resting place is asked to line up in the northern parking lot, closest to the baseball fields, at Mentor High School on Saturday morning prior to the service. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and staff on the oncology team at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s, led by Doctor Lisa Hackney, for providing extremely compassionate and loving care for Jack. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in care of the family so they may create the Jack B. Sawyer Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Mentor High School. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Jack Bennett Sawyer

August 31, 2006 - November 5, 2023