B. Eng., M.Eng., P. Eng., Fellow Engineering Canada
Howard Dyer of St. John's, formerly of Bell Island, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90. Leaving with fond and happy memories, the love of his life Joan (O'Brien), formerly of Cape Broyle; sons Kevin, Keith (Deborah Callahan-Dyer), Colin (Marie Donovan); daughter Carolyn; four grandchildren Kimberley, Tracey, Mitchell and Kathleen Dyer; and sister Evelyn Bown (Charles - deceased) of Bell Island, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents William Dyer of Logy Bay and Bell Island and Bridget (Hyde) Dyer of Red Head Cove and Bell Island; brothers William (Sophia Gavin) and Gerald (Madelyn Penney). Howard retired from Memorial University in 1993, where he served as Professor and Assistant Dean of Engineering. Over the years he served in numerous positions, including President and Registrar of the Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland and President of the Memorial University Faculty Association. Howard was a Grand Knight of Terra Nova Council, Knights of Columbus and a Fourth Degree member of Archbishop Howley Assembly, Knights of Columbus. He was also a Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame, a member of the Board of St. Patrick's Mercy Home, a member of the Board of the College of Trades and Technology and he was inducted into the Bell Island Sports Hall of Fame. He served for many years as a labour arbitrator, Chairman of the Basilica Restoration Project Committee and a member of the Board of the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation. Howard worked as a Project Engineer with DOSCO at the Sydney Steel Mills, Sydney, Nova Scotia, and the Coal Mines, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and was a Superintendent with DOSCO Iron Ore Mines at Bell Island. He was also a Project Engineer with the United States Air Force in St. John's, Labrador, Baffin Island and Resolution Island, and with Bowater's Pulp and Paper, Corner Brook. Howard was a kind, generous, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He had many passions including researching his family tree which led to his love for Ireland, including Inistioge, the home of his ancestors. He loved spending down time playing Solitaire, Sudoku and crosswords, listening to opera and visiting the family cabin. He was an educator, a forever teacher and a great story teller. His spirit and enthusiasm were inspirational to those around him. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Monday from 7-9 pm and Tuesday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial to take place at St. Pius X Church on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 9:30 am. A private burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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