In Memory

Alfred Dyer (Assistant Principal)

Services for Alfred G. Dyer, 82, a longtime Kenmore teacher and principal, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Road, Kenmore.  Dyer, 82, died unexpectedly Thursday (Jan. 11, 2001) in his Kenmore home.  He was born in Woodhull and was a 1939 graduate of Alfred University, where he was a wrestler and earned a bachelor's degree.  Dyer took a job teaching English and social studies in Fort Covington, where he met Katherine Louise Ellsworth, who taught in the same school. They married in Fort Covington in 1940.
He earned his master's degree in education from Syracuse University before coming to Buffalo in 1945. In 1968, he completed his specialist in educational administration degree at the University at Buffalo.  From 1945 to 1981, Dyer worked as a high school teacher in Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda, where he taught social studies and English. In 1955, he became assistant principal of Kenmore West High School. He retired in 1979.  Dyer was known as a man who led by example and was unwavering in his dedication to family, friends, church and education, his family said.
In 1941, Dyer joined Aurora Lodge 383, F&AM, and remained a lifelong member. He also was a member of Kappa Delta Phi honor society and Kenmore United Methodist Church, where he was active.  He also was active in the American Field Service program, the Masters Bowling League for 55 years, Keystone adult education class at his church and the Craftsmen Club. He also coached basketball and baseball in summer leagues.
His hobbies included restoring antique clocks and woodworking. He made grandfather clocks for his wife and daughters. He also enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing and reading.
In addition to his wife of 60 years, survivors include three daughters, Barbara Lewis of Boston, Martha Rowley of Philadelphia and Karen Vance of East Aurora, and six grandchildren.