1930 – 2014

WISCASSET — David Bryer, 83, of Tower Road, Vienna, died Sunday, April 27, at his daughter Jeanette Reed’s home.

He was born in Damariscotta on Nov. 3, 1930, a son of Harold A. and Susan E. (Gray) Bryer. He graduated from Boothbay High School and entered the United States Army.

On Jan. 17, 1954, he married Beverly A. Main, and they traveled throughout the country while he served 22 years in the Army. He served two tours in Vietnam and earned a Bronze Star and a Medal of Merit.

In 1974, they moved to Boothbay Harbor. He was employed at Bodwell’s in Brunswick and Advanced Auto Parts, where he delivered parts for over 20 years.

He was a member of the American Legion in Augusta and the VFW in Boothbay Harbor. He was an avid bowler, liked hunting and going to dances and especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by four daughters, Deborah Gill of Bath, Jeanette Reed and her husband, Randy, of Wiscasset, Laura Tarasoff of Washington state, and Michelle Bryer and her partner, Timber Brown, of Boothbay; two brothers, Dean Bryer and his wife, Betty, of Bar Harbor, and Blanchard Bryer of New Hampshire; one sister, Donna Teague of Union; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly Bryer, on Oct. 28, 2000; and one brother, Arnold Bryer.

Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com.