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James Dyer Obituary
OLD ORCHARD BEACH - James Edgar Dyer, 23, of Banks Brook Road, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Portland.
He was born June 1, 1992, the son of James and Amy Merrick Dyer. He attended school in Old Orchard Beach. While in attendance there, he participated in football and baseball, and graduated in 2010.
Jim had been employed for more than five years by Hannaford Supermarkets in Kennebunk as a night manager .
He enjoyed music, especially The Beatles and oldtime rock 'n' roll, playing disc golf and watching the New England Patriots. Jim also enjoyed boating and fishing for "stripers" in the Saco River.
People who knew him best remember him for his infectious smile and great sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by: an aunt and uncle, Doris and Bruce Dunham.
He is survived by: his parents of Old Orchard Beach; three sisters, Jamey Lynne, Colleen and Meagan Dyer, all of Old Orchard Beach; his grandmother, June Shaw of Scarborough; four aunts, Grace Burnell and her husband Anthony of Scarborough, Helen Merrick and her husband Robert Marks of Las Vegas, Jane Yager of New York, and Nancy Boyd and her husband Ray of St. Augustine, Florida; three uncles, Hubert James Merrick III and his wife Sandra of Mount Vernon, David Dyer and his wife Gina of New Hampshire, and Steven Bickford and his wife Susan of Shapleigh; numerous cousins; and the loving community of Old Orchard Beach.
Friends and family may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at First Parish Congregational Church UCC, 12 Beach St., Saco. Rev. Peter Gray will officiate.
For those who want to make memorial contributions in Jim's memory, please consider the Old Orchard Beach High School Boosters, c/o Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 E. Emerson Cummings Blvd., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Dyer
A. M.
March 7, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Christine Goyet
March 4, 2016
Prayers and fond memories are what you have to remember about your loving son Jimmy. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences.
Chrissy, Dave, Lauryn and Jonah Goyet
Marcia Fleury
March 3, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends of Jimmy. May your wonderful memories of your beloved son sustain you through the most difficult of days.
Sincerely,
Marcia, Aaron, Jeremy, Andrew Fleury, Olivia Bourre and Jenna Tatsak
Denise & Anthony Langella
March 3, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of your loving son; brother; friend
Atoka Dumont
March 3, 2016
The Volk Family and Associates extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
MaryBeth Mullins
March 1, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. I am so sad for your loss, at least you have some closure finally.
February 29, 2016
I pray that you and your family can get through this very difficult time God Bless. Bob and Cherie Thompson and Family
Theresa Bugenske
February 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family Amy.
Theresa Bugenske
February 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family Amy.
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