BRIDGTON – Frederick W. Dyer, 86, of Bridgton, Maine passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Frederick “Bill” was born in Portland, Maine on June 17, 1936. Son of Mary W. Theiling (Dyer) and Lewis M. Dyer. He graduated from Deering High School in Portland, Maine, Class of 1954. He lived many years in Westbrook, Maine and his later years in Bridgton, Maine. He also spent his winters in Tavares, Florida for 13 years. Bill worked for N.T. Fox Lumber Company for the majority of his life. He worked his way up from foreman of their Portland yard to manager of their Kennebunk yard. In his later years, he worked for St. Joseph’s Manor in Portland.
Bill loved and was quite good at many sports. In school, he ran track, played basketball and baseball. After high school, he played on a softball league and a bowling league; which he excelled at. Bill had a passion for the outdoors. He was a very avid hunter and angler. He enjoyed gardening and puttering around his yard in the summer.
He was very adamant about keeping the house and yard clean and neat. He was often seen with his pipe in his mouth while mowing the grass or raking leaves. Once he made the wise choice to stop smoking, he replaced the pipe with a toothpick, which he carried in his mouth often. Each winter he would feed the deer; he loved to watch them come into the yard each evening to eat and play. He loved to go to the beach and always liked a good tan; especially when he was a snowbird in sunny Florida.
Bill was quick with a joke and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Bill adored his grandchildren, great grandchildren and all of his family. He always made time to visit. He and his wife Arlene especially loved to take the children to special places and spend as much time as possible with them.
His wife, and love of his life, “Arlene” predeceased him. They were married for just a few months shy of 63 years. He leaves a son, Frederick W. (Billy) Dyer, Jr. of Standish, a daughter, Michelle Williams and her husband Vincent of Norway, Maine. A predeceased brother Lewis Dyer of Milo, a sister Mary Cottle of Panama City, Florida, and a sister Katherine Curtis of Portland. His three grandchildren; Nicole Parker and husband Luke of Sebago; Amy Parker and husband Abe of Ohio, and Adam Williams of Ashland, Ohio. Additionally, five great-grandchildren; Brooke, Braylea, Ava, Ayla and Ryan. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special “Thank You” to Bonny Dyer for her loving care and support and for always being there. Additional thanks to the wonderful and loving caregivers that he was blessed to have during the last few months of his life. Bill’s wishes were to have no funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Online condolences may be expressed at Chad E. Poitras/Poitras, Neal & York at www.mainefuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to his favorite charities “St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital” and “Harvest Hills Animal Shelter” in Fryeburg, Maine.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com