Robert W. Sayre ’37

Bob died March 26, 2006, at his home in Haverford, Pa. He was 90.

He grew up in Germantown, Pa., and attended Penn Charter School, where he played soccer and was known for a strong left foot. He also played tennis and graduated as class valedictorian. At Princeton he played varsity soccer, majored in history, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. During World War II, Bob served in the Army for five years and was separated in 1946 as a lieutenant colonel.

Bob spent his entire legal career with Paul, Ewing, Remick & Saul in Philadelphia, specializing in antitrust and securities-fraud litigation. For more than 20 years he was general counsel for Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital. In recognition of "distinguished service in the cause of justice in the Philadelphia area," he received the 1982 Fidelity Award from the Philadelphia Bar Association. He became president of the United Way of Southwestern Pa. from 1972 to 1974, and with his wife, Lucy, was co-recipient of United Way's Citizen Volunteers Award.

Bob is survived by Lucy; a sister, Barbara Ellis; sons Robert W. and Philip; a daughter, Elizabeth Sayre-Scibona; and seven grandchildren. Our loving sympathy and fond remembrances go to his family and friends.

The Class of 1937