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Bryon was born on May 13, 1947. He was known to have an extraordinary sense of wit.
Bryon played basketball and other sports at Spaulding High School. He was proud to say that he played basketball at the Boston Gardens. He loved the Celtics.
Bryon attended Plymouth State College. He majored in education. Bryon taught high
school students in Somersworth and Dover, N.H. Bryon headed Citizens Bee and Search.
Students loved him for his intellect and sense of humor. When Bryon retired, his students
gave him a plaque with Elvis Presley and Beyonce on it.
Bryon leaves behind his wife, Lynne, stepdaughters Tracie Plodzik (Jon), Nicole Lorenzatti, stepson Todd Bergeron, David Lorenzatti (Tammy), his brother in law Jim Bennett and wife Claire; his sister Marilyn Laverdiere, his nieces Bonnie Atkins (Alice), Rebecca Calero (KeyKay), Jennifer Perry (Laverdiere), Amanda Duraspe (Michael) and their families. Also left behind are his grandchildren:
Kevin Plodzik and his wife Alex, Brad Plodzik, Taylor Plodzik, Talia Lorenzatti, Domenic
Lorenzatti, and Bella Lorenzatti; step granddaughter Alyssa Ciccarrello, and step grandson Anthony Ciccarello. His best friend, Dwight Clement (Martha) was cherished.
Bryon was predeceased by his parents Peter and Lucille Cummiskey (Beaudoin),
his sister Jeannette Atkins, his brother in law John Laverdiere, his daughter in law Shannon Bergeron, sister in law Jacqueline Brennan and his precious 13 dogs.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cocheco Humane Society in Dover, N.H., SPCA in Portsmouth. N.H., or Humane Society of one's choice would be deeply appreciated.
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Doug Coons
May 19, 2025
Lynne, So sorry to hear about Bryon. He was a great colleague and Friend. I enjoyed our time spent together at DHS. You and Your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug Coons
Brad Barbin
May 16, 2025
Easily my favorite high-school teacher. Rest in peace, Sir. And my condolences to his family and loved ones.
Paul Auger
May 16, 2025
Good men like Bryan give of themselves to others and make them better men. Your friends from the old Holy Rosary High School remember a basketball player student and true friend.
Paul Auger
Shauna Dickerman
May 15, 2025
You were my favorite teacher. On 9/11, you brought in a TV during Current Events class and answered as many of our questions as you could. Most of us were 14-15, and scared, and confused. You were there for us, and always kept us curious but empathetic. You talked often of your love of your wife and the elliptical at the gym. You were a wonderful man.
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Leroy Mejia
May 15, 2025
My condolences to the family. Former student of 10+ years and can say I will never forget Mr. Cummiskey. He was the funniest teacher that I had the pleasure of having a class with and made a true impact on myself and so many others. Thank you for the stories and the laughs, and may you rest in peace
Felicia St Laurent
May 14, 2025
So many prayers to the family I'm a former student of his at Dover high school in early 2000s. My condolences!!
Lee Hernandez
May 14, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of this passing. I was a former student. I took Bryons history class and had him for study hall. It was such a relaxing classroom to be. From him sharing home stories and his love for Beyonce. I was a bit of a wild kid and had bought him a Christmas gift one year and he couldn´t stop laughing and thanked me. He told so many funny stories and always talked about his loving wife. Will miss you dearly sir.
Marjorie Wharmby Spaulding
May 14, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Bryon´s passing. He was a colleague and friend of mine while at Dover High School. I´ll remember him for his wit and devotion to family and teaching. May he rest in Peace.
Susan Overbey
May 14, 2025
I was lucky enough to call Bryon my friend. He was a mentor, a colleague, an inspiration. His sense of humor was legendary and his ability to connect with students of all levels gave us an example to follow. He was also one of the kindest human beings I have ever met. I am certain heaven welcomed him with open arms and his own special place. He was one of a kind and our world is sadder, so much sadder without him.
Rebecca Calero
May 13, 2025
You will be missed Uncle Bryon! I have never listened to Elvis without thinking of you and that will always be! Thinking of you Lynne, Tracie, Nicole, Todd and families!
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