WINDHAM- Pauline (Polly, Shortie) Mae (Thomas) Dyer
passed away January 8th 2025 in the comfort of her
home with family by her side.
She was born in So. Paris on August 17th 1937, to
Araminta (Lapham) & Stevens J. Thomas.
She grew up in Harrison, Maine and was brought
up by her Great Grandmother (Mary Ella Chaplin).
Also Beatrice Wyman & Aunt Edith.
She Married Donald R. Dyer of Bridgton in 1957,
then moved to So. Windham then eventually to No.
Windham where she called home until her passing.
Before she got married, she worked for Newbury’s in Norway. Later in 1972
she started working for the Windham School Department at Manchester
School as the “Lunch Lady” eventually becoming the Food Service Manager.
She loved making connections with all the Kids & Staff. She then Retired in
2007 after 32 years, to Become a Foster Grammie in the same school for another
16 years. Retiring in 2023, because of health issues. She took great pride in
Helping the Kids that were shy or having problems with their schoolwork. A
hug, kind word or little joke always makes things better she said.
She was a Lady of many Talents, a Girl Scout Leader, Helping with Dare
Program outings, Helped at Church Suppers & Fairs & Yard Sales. Loved
singing in the Choir. Also Clogging & Line Dancing. Also took great pride in
making Cards and Scrapbooks for family and friends.
Don & Polly bought a camp in Eustis, Maine on Alder Stream in 1972. Which
she enjoyed very much. Riding three wheelers, picking berries to bake or just
checking out the views. Also getting together with other camp families to play
some Cribbage. Which got pretty heated at times.
She is survived by her Son Donald R. Dyer Jr. of Standish. Grandson Kyle R.
& Lauren Dyer, Great Grandchildren Rylie & Oliver all of West Balwin. Her
Daughter Lisa J. Dyer & Son in law Daniel Pratt of Windham. Sister Gail & Dick
Gile of Harrison. Nieces Debbie, Denise, Donna, Tricia & Beth. Nephew Sam.
She was predeceased by Husband Donald Sr. in 2002, Brother Stevie D.
Thomas, Sister Joan Dewan in 2011, Grandson Jeffery A. Dyer in 2017 &
Daughter in Law Pamela Thombs in 2023.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday February 1, 2025 at North Windham
Union Church UCC 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, Me 04062
Visiting Hours 3 – 4 pm • Service 4 – 5 pm • Gathering at Church 5 – 6 pm
Burial will be Private in the Spring at Harrison Village Cemetery.
Donations can be made to Raymond Village Community Church or North
Windham Union Church UCC in her honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras Funeral Homes, www.mainefuneral.com