Harvey T. Spiers

Harvey T. Spiers, 73 1935 - 2009 WESTBROOK -- Harvey T. Spiers, a long-time resident of Gorham, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, from complications associated with diabetes. He was 73. Mr. Spiers was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Winthrop, the son of the late Henry T. and Mary Baird Spiers. He moved to Westbrook as a child and attended Westbrook schools. Following various automotive related jobs in the Greater Portland area, he became a certified industrial welder and was employed for many years at Bancroft Martin Steel Co. in South Portland. He married Donna Hyman Barker on June 28, 1969, in Westbrook, and they resided together on Wilson Road in Gorham for more than 30 years until Mrs. Spiers death on Nov. 24, 2000. Harvey moved to Larrabee Village Senior Housing in Westbrook in January of this year. Harvey was a dedicated volunteer Fire Police Officer with the Gorham Fire Department and was recently presented with an award for 35 years of service. In 1998, he was named Fire Police Officer of the Year. He also volunteered with the Standish Fire Police and for many years helped the Fryeburg Police Department with traffic control during the annual Fryeburg Fair. His volunteer work and friendships made through these organizations was a very important part of Harvey's life. He is survived by his brother, Maj. Allen N. Spiers, USAF (Ret.) and his wife Suzanne of Paso Robles, Calif., and his sister, Joyce McKee and her husband Edward of The Villages, Fla. He is also survived by two sons, Dale Spiers and his wife Michelle of Naples and Rex Spiers and his wife Leanne of Gorham; two stepdaughters, Laury Dandeneau and her husband William of Standish and Lee Hyman of Baldwin; as well as seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two nieces and one nephew. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham. Burial will follow in Sapling Hill Cemetery, Gorham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harvey's memory may be made to: The Gorham Volunteer Fire Police Attention: Chief Robert Lefebvre 270 Main St. Gorham, Maine 04038 Harvey T. Spiers