FARMINGDALE – Charles Eldon Dwyer Sr., 80, of 81 Blaine Rd., Farmingdale, died peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2006, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, after a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1926, in Island Falls, the son of Ross Dwyer and Isadore (Macfarland) Dwyer. Charles worked for the Hallowell Water District for 30 years, retiring in 1985, after a severe heart attack. In his retirement, he stayed active and enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening. A good friend and neighbor, he shared the fruits of his labors and was always ready to help those in need. For 36 years, he was married to Alicia (Norton) Dwyer, until her death in 2002. In 2004, Charles was fortunate enough to become re-acquainted with a childhood sweetheart, Nina (Irish) Main and the two married that year. Charles was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Irish and Erva Staples. He is survived by his wife, Nina (Main) Dwyer of Farmingdale; two sisters, Mary Lawler of Patten and Edith Dwyer of Island Falls; two brothers, Edward and Terrence Dwyer of Island Falls; a daughter, Brenda Palmer, of Randolph; a son, Charles Dwyer Jr. of Augusta; nine stepchildren, Samuel O’Connor of West Gardiner, Elton Norwood of Jacksonville, Fla., Wayne Norwood of Bath, Leroy Norwood of Augusta, Lois Pollis of Hallowell, Allen Main of Locust Grove, Va., Judy Carlisle of Bangor, Dennis Main of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Nancy Trautman of Middleton, N.H.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and a beloved cat, Jennah. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20, at Wayside Chapel, corner of West Road and Neck Road, West Gardiner. Flowers may be delivered to the chapel the morning of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Wayside Chapel, 270 Maple St., Farmingdale, ME 04344. Arrangements are in the care of Cremation Services of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
CHARLES ELDON DWYER SR.
