DYER: The death of Lloyd "Bucky" Dyer occurred at Hillcrest Place, on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Lloyd was the first-born on May 31, 1921 to Mabel and William Thomas Dyer, and two sisters Lillian and Phyllis and one brother William followed. He received his education at Daly Union School. Lloyd farmed with his family and later on his own but always his main interest was mechanics. Lloyd served in the army during WWII in the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and saw a great deal of action in Italy, France and Holland. Following his discharge from the Army in the fall of 1945 he returned to the farm. In later years, he purchased a garage in Bradwardine, which he operated while still farming. Later he closed the garage in Bradwardine and operated his garage business at the farm. Lloyd was an excellent welder and good mechanic and many farmers benefited from his expertise. He also worked occasionally at Taylors Transfer and later for Alvin Lepp at Redline Transport as a mechanic. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and also the Pioneer Power and Equipment Club. Lloyd was a bachelor and in his later years had been a regular patron of the restaurants in Rivers, especially the West Avenue Steakhouse and Lounge, more often referred to as "Chicken Jacks". Most days he drove to town three times a day to eat and to the Legion for a beer. Lloyd is survived by his sister-in-law Shirley Dyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father William Thomas and Agnes Mabel Dyer; sisters Lillian Gerrard and Phyllis Foster and one brother William Thomas Dyer. The Funeral Service will be held at Rivers United Church, Rivers, Manitoba on Friday, July 4, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Glenna Beauchamp will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rivers Cemetery. Flowers, food and cards are gratefully declined. If friends wish, donations in memory of Lloyd may be to the Royal Canadian Legion, 633 2nd Avenue, Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0 or to the Riverdale Health Services District Foundation, Box 222, Rivers, Manitoba R0K 1X0. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
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Rivers Legion, or Riverdale Health Centre