It is with deep sadness that the family of Kevin Wayne Sawler, 67, of Western Shore, announces his passing on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Q.E. II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Born in Lunenburg, he was a son of the late Robert and Marie Sawler.

Kevin began his working life alongside his father, learning the traditional skills of a cooper,
going lobster fishing, and dipping for gaspereau. He later became a skilled heavy equipment
operator, working for Don Fickes for many years. As he drove around the South Shore of Nova
Scotia, he would often proudly point out the many stone retaining walls he had built over his
career.

A quiet man who lived life on his own terms, Kevin’s family was always his greatest priority. He
adored his granddaughter, Lily, taking her everywhere with him and spending countless hours
fishing, swimming at the lake and spending time at camp. Kevin also found great peace at his
camp in Martins River, a place he visited almost daily. Though he enjoyed hunting and fishing,
he grew fond of the deer that visited the camp, turning them into "pets" that were strictly off-limits to hunters. Up until recently, he continued to smoke his own fish—which was always in high demand—and his presence as the master turkey and ham carver will be deeply missed at family holiday gatherings.

Kevin leaves behind his loving wife, Cindy (together for 39 years); his proud daughter, Jessie
(Justin Goodyear) of Western Shore; and his very proud granddaughter, Lily Cyr. He is also
survived by his sisters, Heather (Norman) Wheeler, Glyda (Lawrence) Sawler, and Loralee
(Wayne) Rafuse; his brothers, Gary (Peggy), Howard, and Kimber (Bonnie), all of Western
Shore, and Roderick of Gold River; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also remembered by his mother-in-law, Joan Mosher, previously of Western Shore, and in-laws, Sandra (Jean Claude) Le Lons and Crystal (Andrew) Swinimer, both from Cornwall.

In keeping with Kevin’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public memorial
service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Personal Care Cremations & Memorial Services.

For those who wish, donations in Kevin’s memory to the Guillain-Barré Foundation (GBS) or
Hope for Wildlife would be greatly appreciated by the family.