Frederick “Fred” “Bobby”J. Dyer Jr.

FAIRFIELD – Frederick “Fred” “Bobby” J. Dyer Jr., 92, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 30, 2022. Fred was born on Feb. 9, 1930, in Fairfield, son of Frederick and Laura “Ackley” Dyer. He married Mary Madeline Tobey, on July 10, 1948.In his early years he worked for Dr. Bovie, of Fairfield, who invented the electric scalpel used in surgery, where he had many enlightening conversations. Fred also started working as a young teenager, at The Flood Dairy Farm in Clinton to help support his family. After graduating from Lawrence High in 1948 he worked in construction before starting his career as a salesman for Waterville Window and Carefree Homes. He was a jack of all trades, being able to fix and build almost anything. As he always told us, “When I was young, I painted the gold cross on the steeple at The Immaculate Heart Church in Fairfield”.As a high school star athlete in three sports, Fred’s love of sports was carried on through his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in Fairfield and at Lawrence High School until he died. He was an avid New England sports fan, enjoying watching the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins, and Maine college games.Fred, aka “Gramps”, was very devoted to his family. He would help anyone with projects they were doing, building decks, repairing cars, and was always available to give rides to school or work, not only to his family but to his local community friends. He loved to visit with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, they gave him so much happiness. He loved to attend their sporting events, and special celebrations. Fred was an extremely outgoing person. He was a frequent visitor to local stores and became friends with many of the workers at these stores. Some of his favorite places were, Gene’s Market, Dow’s, Dunkin Donuts, Cumberland, Big Apple, and Circle K. Every day he would run in to get his lottery tickets and end up sharing stories and jokes with them. He took an interest in them and their lives. One person told us that when she was pregnant and her car was broken, he would give her rides to and from work, so she didn’t have to get a taxi. Many of the employees told us how they loved to see him stop in because he was so much fun to converse with. These people may not realize it, but they gave him lots of joy. These visits were much more than buying tickets, they were his connection to the community. Fred’s famous chocolate chip cookies were known by many. When visiting his home, the cookie jar was usually full. He made and shared them with many. He brought them to every family event, to friends in nursing homes, to elderly friends, and to the stores he visited. Family is as follows:Daughters: Jane Moffitt, Stockton Springs; Nancy Simpson and her husband Robert, Fairfield;Sons: Robert Dyer and his wife Susanne, Benton; Ronald Dyer, Fairfield. Grandchildren: Sarah Moffitt, Stockton Springs, Aimee Moffitt-Mercer, Belfast Caleb Moffitt and his husband Roberto Forleo, Jacksonville, Fla.; Kevin Dyer and his wife Tammy, Clinton; Kelly Dyer, Benton; Kasey Dyer and his wife Jenny, Sidney; Jennifer Simpson, Fairfield, Tobey Simpson, and his wife Bodhi, Benton; Tori Dyer, Bangor. Great- grandchildren: Dustin Simpson-Bragg, Davin Bolduc, Tobey, and Willow Simpson. Cody Grenier, Ryan Gagne, Kayla Duprey, Kaden Dyer, Alli Tulley, Gracelyn Dyer Haylee and Lillyanne Dyer. Great-great grandchildren: Reese Tulley and Gavin Grenier.Fred was predeceased by his wife, Madeline Dyer, and his son Peter Dyer. He is survived by his sister Camilla Giguere and her husband Claude; his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews that he had very special relationships with. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on April 24, 2022, from 12-3 p.m., at The Best Western Hotel, 375 Main St, Waterville. A light lunch will be provided. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to, Lawrence High School, 9 School Street Fairfield, ME 04937 to the Peter J. Dyer Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund.

Frederick “Fred” “Bobby”J. Dyer Jr.


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