William Dwyer
1935-2019
William « Billy » John Dwyer of
Salisbury could fix anything with duct tape, wire and a soldering gun,
but couldn’t mend his body. He died March 17, 2019 at 83
after surviving many near misses, including a runaway skidoo, an
oncoming passenger train and a charging bull.
Billy is survived by his loving family:
wife Melda of 54 years; daughters Erin (Tim) King of Hampton and
Natalie (Merv) Edinger of Dartmouth; favourite sister Andrea Dwyer of
Sus; grandchildren Jacob, Sam and Ethan King, Sarah Armstrong and
Jon Edinger; and great grandchildren Ava and Jackson
Armstrong.
He was predeceased by his parents,
Marion (Kearns) and Andrew Dwyer, two poodles, three knees and his
home built El Camino.
Born in New Glasgow, NS, Billy left home
at 17 to work for Eastern Woodworkers and Gander Nfld. He also worked
as an underwater welder and as a survey technician with the Town of
New Glasgow before beginning his career with the CNR in 1966. In 1968,
he was transferred to Moncton, making a home with Melda on Granite
Drive in Salisbury where he met a band of fun-loving neighbours who
remained lifelong friends. He retired from the CNR in 1993, and
launched with Earl Smith Railway Consulting Services, which operated
for 17 years.
He enjoyed many things –
hunting in Elgin, fishing on Grand Lake, scuba diving, ice cream, wood
carving, clam bails at Melmerby, lobster and a drink of
rye.
He could fix anything – from cars to
computers and electrical appliances – and stockpiled parts
for any situation.
Tremendous thanks for the wonderful
support goes to the nurses and staff at the geriatric ward where Billy
spent the last five months.
Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350
Route 106 (372-4800) from where visiting hours will be held Thursday,
March 21, 2019 from 2-4 and 7 – 9 pm and from where parish
prayers and sharing of memories will take place at 8:30 pm. Funeral
Services will be at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Salisbury
on Friday, March 22, at 11 am. Interment at Our Lady of Ransom
Cemetery at a later date.
The family would appreciate a scent free
environment at the visiting hours and funeral service.
Memorial donations can be made to
Parkinson’s Canada or Salisbury Helping Hands Inc. Food
Bank.
www.keirsteads.ca
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Dwyer 19352019..
Décès pour la Ville: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick