Kevvin W. Sawtelle

Kevvin W. Sawtelle, 31, of Rindge, died peacefully on April 5, 2024, in the arms of his family at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a long battle with brain cancer.  

Kevvin was born on August 14, 1992, in Peterborough, NH, the son of Gary L. Sawtelle, Jr. and Rebecca J. (Desmarais) St. Aubin.  Kevvin was a 2011 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey and had been a lifelong resident of Rindge.  

Though his life wasn’t as long as anyone had hoped for, Kevvin enjoyed experiences beyond his years.  Active in scouting from a young age, Kevvin had achieved the rank of Life Scout with Troop 308 in Rindge and was very proud of having successfully completed the Philmont 110-mile challenge that few scouters achieve.  He also enjoyed the challenges presented in martial arts and was a Black Belt in Karate, studying with Kenny’s Taekwondo. 

Kevvin was always enthusiastic about working, and never wanted to give in to his illness.  Even nearing his death, he continued to reassure everyone that he was going back to work at Millipore where he was an Automation and Robotics Technician.  When he was younger, like most high school students, Kevvin started at Market Basket in Rindge, and later worked with his family in Masonry with Deb and Kris Shelley.  His work ethic continued to solidify his character, and Kevvin began attending Mount Wachusett Community College, as well as Nashua Community College. While furthering his efforts in his education, he continued working at Cues in Amherst as a Boom-Truck mechanic, before joining Jim Weidner and Weidner Services.    

Kevvin has always enjoyed the outdoors and sharing adventures with family and friends.  Most recently, he had been bitten by the drone photography bug, and was happily expanding on his artistic talents in that realm.  He loved the Midwest, especially Utah and the trips made with his dad ‘booning’ and touring around.  He hiked and mountain biked wherever he could, and his attention to precision was shown through his interests in target shooting and throwing of pretty much anything that could be thrown.  Kevvin was well-practiced with axes, knives, stars, and yes, even playing cards.  He also loved the excitement his cars brought him.  He had built 2 custom BMW’s through the years and was just completing his special drift car.  He had also been able to purchase his dream car, a beautiful, deep-green BMW M4.  

Kevvin will always be loved and remembered by his family and friends.  He is survived by his dad, Gary Sawtelle, and his partner, Dianna Whitney of Rindge, NH; his mom, Becky, and her husband, Albert St. Aubin of Rindge, NH; his sister, brother in law and their children, Samantha and Jacob Gage, Jacob Jr., Charlotte and their miracle coming in May, of Winchendon, MA; his grandmother, Ann M. Sawtelle, of Winchendon, MA, his aunts and uncles: Brenda & Brian Belliveau of Sandown NH; Deb & Scott Shelly of Jaffrey, NH; Pamela Desmarais of Locust Grove, VA; Justine Desmarais & Paul Dynan of Greenbelt, MD; Patrick & Melanie Desmarais of Leominster MA; James Desmarais of Willimantic, CT; Mike and Cheryl Fletcher of Winchendon; Wendy Bailey of Jaffrey; Robert Sawtelle of Rindge; his close clan of cousins of all different ages; and by his close knit group of friends and their children, who were truly Kevvin's extended family through all seasons of his life.

Kevvin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Betty Chouinard, Lester Parker, Edward, and Maureen Desmarais, and by his paternal grandfather, Gary Sawtelle, Sr. and by his great-grandmother, Adeline Hollister, all who were enormous influences on his life.  

This, of course, is just a brief overview of Kevvin’s life.  Please see his Facebook page for countless photographs and many more details of his amazing life.  

A Memorial Celebration will be announced here when plans are finalized.