ST. ALBANS and T4 R16 – David S. Dyer, 60, passed away March 9, 2009, at a Bangor hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born March 5, 1949, in Hartland, a son of Stanley H. and Patricia (Heath) Dyer. David married Deborah Robertson in 1999 in St. Albans with their beloved black lab, Tasha, by their side. He attended Palmyra schools and graduated from Hartland Academy in 1967. After graduation Dave joined the Army Reserve in Dexter and was active from 1968 to 1974. He served as town selectman in Palmyra and coached many Little League and basketball teams. He was a past master of Meridian Splendor Lodge No. 49 AF & AM, Newport, and was instrumental in building the new lodge. From 1976 to 2000, Dave worked as an engineering consultant for Kleinschmidt & Dutting, Pittsfield; Acheron Engineering, Newport; Prof. Survey & Engineering and Dirigo Engineering, Waterville. After working for others for many years, Dave and Debbie started St. Albans Stove Shop, out of their garage in St. Albans, and soon purchased a larger location on Route 2, Palmyra, where the business still thrives. He was very proud of the business that they worked hard to build and knew success was directly related to great customer service. For the last few years, Dave enjoyed spending his winters in the warmth and the sun of Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Once home from Florida, he would be anxious to spend spring, summer and fall at Elm Pond with Deb and Tasha at “Dyer Straits,” the camp he built with his son, brother and many friends in T4-R16. He loved fishing and was always in search of the perfect rod and reel combination. In 2008 Dave got a moose permit for the first time and was happy to share the very successful hunt with his grandsons, son, brother and friends. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Dyer of Corinna; his wife of nine years, Deborah of St. Albans; two children, Darrin and wife, Kathy Dyer, of Palmyra and Deanna and husband, Mitchell Harris, of Blaine; a brother, Dennis and wife, Deborah Dyer, of Dover-Foxcroft; a sister, Vicki (Dyer) and husband, Mark Parker, of Corinna; four grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Ashlee and Adrienne; several beloved nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Crosby & Neal, 117 Main St., Newport, where a Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Al H. Worden officiating. Spring burial will be in the family lot at Palmyra Village Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Those who wish may sign an online guest register and leave written tributes at www.CrosbyNeal.com.
DAVID S. DYER
