Carole L. DWYER

Dwyer - Carole L.
(nee Shannon)
Beloved wife of Robert E. Dwyer, loving mother of Brady Sexton (Birgit), Ryan Sexton, Molly Dwyer (Matt Graham) and the late Robert E. Dwyer, III. Devoted Grandmother to Brianne Sexton, Ryan Riley Sexton, Catherine Sexton, Tristan Sexton, Claire Sexton, Timothy Sexton and soon to arrive baby boy Robert Paul Graham. Daughter of the late Walter and Theresa Hotte Shannon. Special Sister of Walt Shannon, David Shannon, and Martha Meegan (Daniel); Giving Daughter in law of the late Robert and Rita Dierdorf Dwyer. Amazing Sister-in-law to Daniel Dwyer (Heather), Shannon Russell (Daniel), John Scott Dwyer (Patricia), Kevin Dwyer (Brenda), Kathy Donnelly (Martin), Mary Brigid Livingstone (Matt), Erin Dwyer and Sean Dwyer (Randy Bettis). Carole is also survived by a large family of Dwyer and Shannon nieces and nephews plus many cousins from the Hotte and Dierdorf families. Born in Massena, NY on March 26, 1946, she graduated Canton, NY High School in 1964 and continued her education at the State University of New York at Cortland; graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. She became an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in the Hamburg, NY Central School District for 9 years and retired after 29 years of teaching as a High School Physical Education Teacher in the Orchard Park, NY Central School District. She devoted her life to her students over her 38 years in the classroom. She was very involved with the New York State Union of Teachers (NYSUT) advocating for betterment in working conditions, class sizes and salaries for thousands of New York teachers. She was also a member of the Orchard Park Teachers Association (OPTA). She retired to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2015 with her best friend and husband Bob Dwyer; she spent hours transforming their home gardens, learning different growing seasons, and adding beauty to their neighborhood. She was an excellent cook and baker whose Apple Pie is a legendary staple at Thanksgiving dinner each year. She loved the Buffalo Bills and always had a houseful of Bills Mafia to watch the games! She was also an avid reader, enjoying the local newspaper, the New York Times, the Buffalo News, and other publications, and reading many novels. She also enjoyed knitting and put together many special items for family, friends, and those in need. Carole became active in the Democratic Women's Council of Horry County, SC. She volunteered her time helping constituents, attending, and planning events, speaker series, the annual writing contest for area high school students and other conferences in addition to serving as Treasurer. She was the Resolution Officer for the Executive Committee of the Horry County, SC Democratic Party, and delegate to the South Carolina State Democratic Convention. She embraced the mission to elect more Democratic candidates to office in South Carolina. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday April 27, 2023, from 1-4 pm at 39 Smith Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, SC. A celebration of her life will be held in Orchard Park, NY this summer. Details to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kids Escaping Drugs in Carole Dwyer's name at www.ked.org