Elsie L. (Boyden) Dyer, 91, of Spofford and formerly of Wrentham, MA., passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Elsie was born on September 10, 1931, in Lisbon Falls, ME. Where she attended local schools.
Elsie exchanged vows with the love of her life, Donald E. Dyer, on October 1, 1955. They were married in a simple service in Lisbon Falls ME. with family and friends surrounding them. The Dyer’s had been married for 67 years.
Elsie worked at W.T. Grants in Brunswick, ME., for two years until she retired in 1955. She was mostly a home maker and mother meeting the needs of her growing family.
Nothing brought Elsie greater joy than spending time with her family. When she wasn’t with her grandchildren she would be playing word games, reading, embroidering, bowling, or watching old western movies. Elsie also enjoyed being outside where she would tend to her flower garden, go fishing and camping.
Mrs. Dyer is survived by her husband, Donald E. Dyer. Her four children, Wayne E. Dyer and his wife, Sharon of Abington, MA. Wendy E. Dyer and her significant other, Dale Gunseth of North Swanzey, Chris L. Dyer of Medway, MA. and Brenda L. Dyer. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Chester, Michael Dyer, Matthew Dyer and Christopher Dyer. As well as two great grandchildren, Kellan Chester and Rhys Chester. Along with cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held later in the spring of 2023 in the family lot at Chesterfield Cemetery in Chesterfield, NH. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.
