HARTLAND, PALMYRA and BENTON – Earl H. Dyer Jr., 77, died Dec. 3, 2003, at Sanfield Rehabilitation and Living Center in Hartland. He was born Sept. 1, 1926, at Palmyra, a son of Earl Sr. and Vera (Appleby) Dyer. He attended Hartland and Palmyra schools and was a machinist Foreman at Keyes Fibre Machine Shop, and Mid-State Machine. He then operated his own shop, Standard Machine in Benton, until his retirement. He was a 44 year member of Keystone Lodge, AF & AM, in Bingham. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends; especially his many trips to Moosehead Lake. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Bemis) Dyer of Benton; and a daughter, Darlene Scott of Connecticut; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, including a special grandniece, Patricia Johnston of Pittsfield, who cared for him. He was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Anne in 1960; and brothers, Vincent, Gilbert, and Merle. A graveside committal service will be held in the spring at Morses Corner Cemetery in Corinna. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Maine Medical Center Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, care of Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Newport, ME 04953.
EARL H. DYER JR.
