Gulf War veteran; postal worker
Published January 21, 2021
NORTH READING — Robert J. Dyer, 58, of North Reading and formerly of Peabody, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge.
Born in Salem on June 17, 1962, Robert was raised in Peabody, attended the Welch Elementary School and was a graduate of Peabody High School.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 20 years at the General Mail Facility in Boston.
Robert loved his children very much. He was a hard worker and he always financially supported his family. He enjoyed watching sporting events on television and he especially loved the LA Lakers. When Robert was younger, he loved playing sports and was a great athlete.
Family members include his loving wife of 29 years, Lisa Jean (Anderson) Dyer; his sons, Robert Andrew Anderson, Brandon Stephen Dyer, Cory James Dyer and Connor Anthony Dyer; his mother Christine M. (Kodis) Dyer; and his brother Stephen Anthony Dyer.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 11:30 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. To leave an online message of condolence, visit: www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
