Michael Francis Dwyer, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at South Shore Hospital. He was 79 years old.
During his early years, Michael attended Westside Junior High and went on to graduate from Fitch High School in Groton, Connecticut. A gifted athlete, he excelled in basketball and track, setting several athletic records across the state. After high school, Michael proudly enlisted in the United States Army on October 11, 1965, serving his country with honor during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on September 11, 1969.
Following his military service, Michael settled in Quincy, Massachusetts, and attended Bridgewater State University, where he earned his degree in Special Education.
Michael was a man of many passions — an artist at heart who loved fishing, drawing, music, and tending to his plants. He had a deep appreciation for nature and a lifelong love for animals, especially his dogs, Buzz and Blue. His friends and family will forever remember his easygoing, happy-go-lucky spirit, his ability to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures, and, of course, his legendary sweet tooth.
Creative, humble, quick-witted, and kind-hearted, Michael had a rare gift for connecting with others. His intelligence and compassion led him to a career in education, where he devoted himself to teaching students with special needs. His commitment extended far beyond the classroom — he helped establish a state program that made a lasting difference in the lives of many children and families.
After retiring from teaching, Michael joined his brothers at Shamrock Roofing Co., where he took pride in working with his hands and enjoyed the camaraderie of being alongside family once again.
Michael will be remembered for his big heart, bright smile, quick humor, and the positive energy he brought into every moment.
He was the beloved husband of Judith Bannister-Dwyer, with whom he shared many loving years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Elizabeth Balser of North Carolina, Christopher Dwyer and his fiancée Jen Adams of Quincy, Matthew Dwyer and his wife Jaime of Pembroke, and Halla Dwyer of Quincy. Michael was the cherished brother of David Dwyer and his wife Deborah of Pembroke, the late Robert Dwyer and his late wife Judy, Timothy Dwyer of Plainville, and Shaun Dwyer and his wife Stephanie of Holbrook. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Following cremation, services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s name may be made to a charitable organization of one’s choice.