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Charles Dwyer Obituary
He was born in Island Falls on March 28, 1926, the son of Ross Dwyer and Isadore (Macfarland) Dwyer.
Charles worked for the Hallowell Water District for 30 years, retiring in 1985 after a severe heart attack. In his retirement he stayed active and enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening. A good friend and neighbor, he shared the fruits of his labors and was always ready to help those in need. For 36 years, he was married to Alicia (Norton) Dwyer, until her death in 2002. In 2004, Charles was fortunate enough to become re-acquainted with a childhood sweetheart, Nina (Irish) Main, and the two married that year.
Charles was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Irish and Erva Staples.
He is survived by his wife, Nina (Main) Dwyer, of Farmingdale; two sisters, Mary Lawler of Patten, and Edith Dwyer of Island Falls; two brothers, Edward and Terrence Dwyer of Island Falls; a daughter, Brenda Palmer, of Randolph; a son, Charles Dwyer Jr. of Augusta; nine stepchildren, Samuel O'Connor of West Gardiner; Elton Norwood of Jacksonville, Fla., Wayne Norwood of Bath, Leroy Norwood of Augusta, Lois Pollis of Hallowell, Allen Main of Locust Grove, Va., Judy Carlisle of Bangor, Dennis Main of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., and Nancy Trautman of Middleton, N.H.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a beloved cat, Jennah.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20, at Wayside Chapel, corner of West and Neck roads, in West Gardiner.
Flowers may be delivered to the chapel the morning of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Wayside Chapel, 270 Maple St., Farmingdale, ME 04344.
Arrangements are in the care of Cremation Services of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast; (207) 338-9199.
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Michael Staples
December 30, 2024
He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of vehicles with his sisters.
Deborah Caldwell
July 18, 2006
Hello. My name is Debbie and I am lucky enough to be a neighbor to Nina. My father and grandparents were from Island Falls and when Nina and I were introduced by her wonderful neighbor Carmen, we discovered our connection. You see, Nina was named after my very own great aunt. Her name was Nina Joy, and she was a twin sister to my grandmother. Nina (Record) Joy was born in 1870. She never had children of her own, but when she was in her fifties she became happily involved with Nina Irish, who was born in her home and named after her. I was so thrilled to hear this news, as I had heard that Charlie went to Island Falls often, but I did not know him, so I never had a chance to ask him about his old acquaintences. Now I know that he went back to that place in his old age, not knowing that he was very sick, seeking a little Mercy. God knows that we all need a little Mercy, and Charlie received a large share of that when Nina Irish agreed to be his wife. She has been his connecting angel these last two years, and we - her new neighbors and friends - admire her and love her for it. Thank you, Nina (Irish) Main Dwyer. Welcome to this place. I hope you stay. I am proud to be your new friend. Love, Debbie Caldwell
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