Reginald E. "Reg" Dwyer, of Lyndonville, Vermont died Nov. 9, 2016 at the age of 80 surrounded by his loving family. Reginald was born in Lyndonville, Vermont to his parents Clarence R. and Gladys Wheeler Dwyer on Aug. 5, 1936. He attended area schools and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1954. He served in the National Guard Unit for 9 years rising to SGT. 1st Class. Reginald married Barbara Simpson on June 13, 1959 and they raised three children in Lyndonville and Sheffield, Vermont. Reg worked from the time he was 14 years old, first at a mill and then for Clarence Burrington on the farm where his father worked. He ran a garage for a while with Murdo Smith, worked at Fairbanks & Morse for a short time, and became a self-employed logging contractor operating under the name of Dwyer Brothers Logging. He and his sons, Gary and Terry worked the business until they took over when he retired. Gary and his son Michael still continue the business today. When his wife traveled to attend seminary, he kept things going at home and was tremendously supportive to her. He was very proud of her accomplishments. Reg served as Lister for the Town of Sheffield, helped for years on the annual Sheffield Field Day. He also served as a Trustee of Lyndonville United Methodist Church. Reg was an avid hunter, loved fishing and camping with his family, snow machining and reading. He was very knowledgeable on most any subject and could converse with anyone. Sometimes he was accused of being quite opinionated. He loved the woods and enjoyed teaching the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the different species of trees, birds and wild flowers. Being a good mechanic, grandchildren and nephews would bring their snow machines for Reg to fix. Reg discovered his love for traveling when he won trips through 4-H, going to Washington DC and Chicago. Later a trip to Majorca, Spain with his wife and camping through many of the United States as he and his family visited California, Florida, Delaware and Alaska among others. Reg is survived by his wife Barbara of 57 years, his daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Calvin Conover, their children Celeste Brasseur, Ryan and Rhonda Conover and Cynthia and Matt Doherty, great grandchildren Larissa, Jeziah, Ellie, Dylan, Destiny, Anthony and Ada. His Son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Lenore Dwyer, their children Joey and Stacey Dwyer, Michael and Stephanie Dwyer, Tadd and Sara Dwyer, Arlen Dwyer, great grandchildren Dylan, Ava, Cameron, Jillian, Kyra and Brianna. His Son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Dawn Dwyer, their children Magen and Jeremiah Bias, Miranda and Ryan Fox, great grandchildren Owen, Reese, Grayson and Maverick. He is also survived by his Brother Walter Dwyer and Sister Carolyn Fassett. He was predeceased by his Parents Clarence and Gladys Dwyer and his Siblings Ronald, Kenneth , Stephen Dwyer and Lois Noyes and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Reg will be held at Lyndonville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield Vermont followed by a luncheon at the Church. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pearsons Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Lyndonville, Vermont. On line condolences may be left at www.pearsonsfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lyndonville United Methodist Church, 100 Church St, Lyndonville, Vt.