Sayre

John E. Sayre (1885-1961) was born in Saint John and served as a Captain in the Artillery during World War I. He owned lumber mills and maintained and office in Saint John, from where he conducted his business. Married to Jean G. Trueman, with whom he had four children, Mr. Sayre moved to Rothesay in 1918 and became the first Chairman of the village. With Fred Crosby, he bought the first fire truck in Rothesay, an event which marked the beginning of the Rothesay Fire Department.

Geoffrey T. Sayre was born in Saint John but lived in Rothesay all his life. After serving as a pilot in the RCAF during World War II, he went into the family lumber business. He served for several years as a councilor and later as mayor of Rothesay. He was for many years the volunteer and then first permanent Fire Chief in the Rothesay Fire Department. With the assistance of volunteers he built the Fire Station on Gondola Point Road. While Mr. Sayre was a member of the Council, Harry Miller was hired as the first policeman in the village. Mr. Miller’s appointment marked the beginning of the Rothesay Police Department.