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John Tyler Obituary
He was born in Lexington, Mass., on Sept. 15, 1914, the son of Dr. Winsor M. and Gertrude (Ball) Tyler.
John attended elementary schools in Massachusetts and graduated from Buckingham, Brown and Nichols high school. He was drafted into the Army after Pearl Harbor and proudly served with the 90th Infantry Division in Europe from 1941 to 1945.
He met his future wife, Mary Remick, in New Hampshire and, on Jan. 7, 1953, the couple married in Caribou.
John worked as a plumber and pipefitter at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone. In 1956, they moved to Readfield, where he worked for Howard Harriman Plumbing and later for Fred Bliss Plumbing and Heating until his retirement in 1974. They moved to Martha's Vineyard, Chappaquiddick Island, Mass.; and traveled extensively abroad. He enjoyed music and played the clarinet with local bands, performing at many dance halls. He also enjoyed carving birds. In 2004, they returned back to Readfield. He was a member of Readfield United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Tyler, of Readfield; two sons, John W. Tyler and his wife, Marjorie, of Readfield, and Henry M. Tyler and his wife, Lynn, of Hampden; and from his first marriage, a son, John Frost Tyler, of Fairfield, Iowa, and a daughter, Susan Gage Tyler, of Amherst, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Margaret and Jane Tyler, Andrea and Daniel Tyler, Nicholas Tyler, Nathaniel Shippey and Gabriel Johnson; and extended family Susan Moore, of South China, and Gerald Jeffers, of Martha's Vineyard, Chappaquiddick Island.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will take place at a later date and time to be announced. Burial will be in the Readfield Corner Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kennebec Land Trust, P.O. Box 261, Winthrop, ME 04364.
Arrangements are in care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. www.khrfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Tyler
David Belcher
March 19, 2009
It is with great sadness that I hear of Zings passing. I will always cherish the times I spent chatting with Zing and Mary over a cup of tea at the old chappy cottage. Rest in peace my old friend.
Maggie Tardiff
March 16, 2009
Mary and Family, on behalf of Spectrum Generations Cohen Community Center in Hallowell please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of John. For quite a while, John and Mary joined us daily for our lunch program and it was always a pleasure to see their smiling faces. We missed them when they stopped coming at the end of last year and think of them often. Our hearts and prayers go out to Mary and the entire family.
Phil and Sandra Finley
March 10, 2009
Henry and family
Sandy and I send our thoughts and
prayers to you and your family
We have talked of this before remember each day because we never know which will be our last.
Cyndi
March 9, 2009
... "When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind...let it be something good." Pa, you were always good, kind and fair. Thank you~ God Bless.
Dave and Linda Batron
March 8, 2009
Mary, John, and Henry and Family,
Our fondest memories of living in Maine center on the Tyler House on Thunder Castle Road. Please know we remember John "Zing" Tyler with love and reverence. Our deepest sympathy and love are extended to all of you. May John rest in the peace he brought to those he was always so willing to help.
Russ and Joy Walters
March 7, 2009
To Mary, John, Marjorie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Zing's passing. At the last supper I attended before we came south, I asked him how he was and he said, 'Well, I'm still here'. Our prayers are with you. Russ and Joy
Dana and Judy Dunn
March 7, 2009
Regards from Dana and Judy Dunn of Mount Vernon in this time of loss
Gerry Gosselin
March 7, 2009
Henry, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was always a character when he came to the station. My thoughts are with you
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