Gary Lee Sayers, 68, of Afton passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey. Gary, the son of Benjamin and Yvonne (Caton) Sayers, was born in Petoskey March 11, 1945.
He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Lydia Jean Sayers of Afton; son, Jamie Lee Sayers of Afton; daughters, T
erri Lynn Gawlinski of Las Vegas, Nevada, Bonnie Lou (Austin) Hancock of Afton and Laurie Sayers of Onaway. A papa to 11 grandchildren, Gary will be so missed by Chance Lee, Brooke Joslin and Laken Drew Gawlinski; Tyler Michael, Cody James and Brandon Lee Sayers Wolgast; Hunter Lee, Ryan Cole and Logan Roy Hancock; and Corey Lee and Jessie James Sayers. Gary was a loving uncle to his many cherished nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and a loving brother to surviving sisters, Marion “Mary” Sayers of Indian River and Marylyn Turgiano of Wolverine; as well as his brother-in-law, Ron Neadow of Afton.
Donations to honor Gary’s memory should be given to his family to help with medical expenses. Send a memory of Gary or a condolence to his family at www.chagnonfh.com.
