Samuel Francis “Frank” Dyer handed away peacefully, his daughters by his facet, in St Marys, Ontario, on Sept 7, 2024. Born on January 25, 1933, within the small city of Wyevale, Ontario, Frank was a person who enriched the lives of all who knew him by means of his diverse pursuits and beneficiant spirit.
Frank’s journey by means of life was one among dedication and repair. Throughout his college years at Western, he served within the Royal Canadian Military Service Corps on the rank of Second Lieutenant, and after commencement, started his instructing profession. For 34 years, he formed the futures of numerous college students as a beloved highschool science instructor at Clarke Highway Secondary in London, Ontario. Past the classroom, Frank shared his data and experiences by means of the written phrase, authoring a number of books, together with memoirs, a biography of an admired buddy within the Thamesford neighborhood, and a science textbook. In the previous few years of his life, Frank was engaged on a historic fiction novel set within the 1800s in regards to the experiences of the homesteader of Frank and Barb’s farm.
Household was the cornerstone of Frank’s world. He was predeceased by his cherished spouse, Barbara Dyer, and his dad and mom, Alice and Gerald Dyer, in addition to his half-siblings Ian, Betty and Margie, and brothers David and Paul Dyer (Jean). Frank’s legacy continues by means of his loving daughters, Dr. Brenda Dyer of Vancouver and Ruth Dyer Glendon of St Marys, and his adored grandsons, Jonathan Glendon of Toronto and Gabriel Glendon of Ottawa. His brother, Stanley Dyer (Marg Dyer), and sister-in-law Charlotte Dyer will fondly keep in mind Frank’s help and friendship, as will many nieces and nephews and different prolonged members of the family.
Frank’s zest for all times prolonged effectively past his skilled and household circles. His love for farming resulted within the buy of Nonetheless Meadow Farm the place he and Barbara put coronary heart and soul into creating one of many prettiest farms in Oxford County. An avid fisherman, hunter, camper and snowmobiler, he embraced the good outdoor with vigor and pleasure. He and Barb loved many fantastic trailer holidays in North America. His dedication to his neighborhood was evident in his lively participation in church actions, Bible research, Guide Membership, Author’s Membership and the annual UWO Bridge Constructing Competitors. A woodworker and gardener, Frank discovered solace and pleasure within the quietude of his workshop and the fantastic thing about his gardens. His mental curiosity was unquenchable, as he was a voracious reader with a specific curiosity in historical past, science, and faith. He had a large friendship circle with buddies of all ages and walks of life.
Frank Dyer was a person who walked gently upon this Earth, leaving his particular mark of knowledge, kindness and humour. His was a life that exemplified the fantastic thing about a coronary heart that felt deeply, a thoughts that thought profoundly, and a soul that beloved generously. As we bid farewell to Frank, we have a good time a life exceptionally well-lived.
Buddies and kin are invited to affix the household on the Westminster United Church (115 George St, Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0), on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 6 to eight. There will probably be a time of visitation at Westminster United Church on Saturday at 10 am earlier than the memorial service at 11:00 am with Rev. Mark Marshall officiating. A lightweight luncheon will probably be served afterwards in Westminster Corridor
To honour Frank’s needs, in lieu of flowers, please think about donating to Alzheimer Society of Canada, Youth Psychological Well being Canada YMHC, or a charity of your alternative which might be organized on-line at www.brockandvisser.com
