Obituaries

Rev. Theodore A. Sauvé, 84

November 11, 1938 - August 16, 2023

Rev. Theodore A. Sauvé, 84, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Greensburg, Pa, and Canada, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2023. Born in San, French Soudan, West Africa, now known as Mali, on November 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Firmin and Emma (Allison) Sauvé.

He was a member of the Greensburg Alliance Church, and then Lancaster Alliance Church after moving to Lancaster. He served as a pastor and a missionary to Ecuador for over 40 years with the Christian and Missionary Alliance Canada and U.S.

Ted graduated from the former Canadian Bible College. He enjoyed reading, preaching the word of God, and helping others. His one hobby away from the church was attending car shows to gaze upon classic cars.

Ted is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Webb Sauvé of Greensburg; three sons, David (Amy) Sauvé of Ohio, Paul (Kristin) Sauvé of Lancaster, Mark (Michelle) Sauvé of Arizona; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bev (Craig) Singer of Florida, Ruth (Ian) Bullochian of Vancouver, and Judy (Dennis) Heibert of Winnipeg; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Rev. Sauvé’s family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

A second memorial service will take place at 4 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Greensburg Alliance Church, 4428 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601. Rev. Sauvé’s family will receive friends from 3:30 to 4:00 pm.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution to The Great Commission Fund of the Christian Missionary Alliance, c/o Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 or Give to the Alliance (cmalliance.org)

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Condolences to the Family

September 24, 2023

My condolences to Linda for a great loss of a great husband, friend, pastor, servant and father. Teo raised the lives of many families, raised many churches and did a lot of work for those most in need. He crossed and opened paths and always said “Oh Lord, Thank you for your faithfulness.” I am one of his spiritual children, perhaps the smallest and most deprived of all, but Teo took me and made me great and strong in the power of the Lord. I must have managed to build a powerful ministry for those most in need. We honor you Teo as the green spiritual father that God gave us.
Jose Antonio Delgado

August 19, 2023

My condolences to Linda and the family with fond memories of our time serving the Lord in Ecuador.
Joan Meger

August 19, 2023

My heart and prayers go out to you Linda and your family for your loss.sending prayers of peace and comfort to you and your family. I can just see God receiving him with open arms and saying Well done good and faithful servant. 🙏
Sandy Hillman

August 18, 2023

It was my joy to serve on the same mission field as Ted for 15 years. He was a model for me as a missionary. The way he lived deeply from the presence of the Lord was stirring and encouraging. Missionaries can fall into patterns of “business as usual” after years of service. Ted always came fresh from encounter with the Spirit into his missional work. He was a Barnabas or “son of encouragement” whereever he was. I miss the conversations that were always seasoned with a mixture of joy and insight. Thanks, dear brother, Ted, for accompanying so many of us on the way of the “burning heart” (Luke 24:32). Frank Hankins

August 18, 2023

My dear Pastor, brother and friend. you fully fulfilled the mission that God entrusted to you. Today you receive their crowns from their own hands. Our eternal gratitude for your friendship, teaching and ministry. We send a hug to heaven where we will meet again. Our respect and hug to Linda and her family.
Carlos Marín Russo

August 18, 2023

Thank God for answered prayer that Ted’s wishes to live to see the family last weekend happened. Thank Jesus for promotting Ted to heaven were his suffering is now ended.
I just wanted to let you know that Ted was always an inspiration to me and I enjoyed his encouragement.
Love, Ron

Visitation: Sunday, October 08, 2023; 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM; Greensburg Alliance Church; 4428 Route 136; Greensburg, PA 15601
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Services: Sunday, October 08, 2023; 4:00 PM; Greensburg Alliance Church; 4428 Route 136; Greensburg, PA 17601
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