NORTH ANSON – Guy F. ‘Shorty’ Dyke, 66, died June 12, 2004, at a local hospital. He was born May 7, 1938, in Wilson, the son of Guy E. and Stella C. (Davenport) Dyke. He was educated in the schools of Farmington. He married Regina “Ginger” Taylor on June 17, 1961. He was self-employed and worked in the woods for almost 30 years in the surrounding areas. He then worked 12 years for T.R. Dillon Logging Co. in Madison, retiring in March 2003. He was a member of the Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association and member of the Association of New England Ox Teamsters, Inc. His life was traveling around to different fairs showing steers for the last two years in Maine, but Shorty was better known for his horse pulling in the New England states and Canada, winning many trophies and ribbons. He was also known for giving wagon rides with his horses Vic and Buddy. He is survived by his wife, Ginger of North Anson; one son, Timothy Dyke and wife, Jodi; two grandchildren, Randelle and Dustin Dyke of Skowhegan, four brothers; two sisters; several lnieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon, Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the P.A.C.E. Banquet Hall, Waterville Road, Skowhegan (approximately 4 miles from lights in Skowhegan) Arrangements under the direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan. Friends who wish may make donations in his memory to the Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association, 411 Farmington Falls Road, New Sharon 04955.
GUY F. “SHORTY” DYKE
