Anora Cynthia Dyer
Born on September 25, 1929 in Princes Town, Trinidad and TobagoPassed on January 4, 2025 in Melbourne, Florida
Anora Cynthia Dyer expired on 4 January 2025 in Melbourne Florida at the age of 95. The second of three children, she was born on 25 September 1929 in Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago to Louisa and Peter Frederick. Her brothers Lincoln and Kelvin preceded her in death. In Trinidad, Anora was a seamstress and owned a clothing boutique where she also instructed young ladies how to sew. She was well-known for her stunning bridal gown creations.
Anora immigrated to the United States in 1968. She was employed as a domestic worker in Latham, New York for one year, prior to facilitating the emigration of her family to the United States from Trinidad in 1969. Anora returned to school and obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing certification in August 1973. This was followed with full-time employment at St Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York through her retirement in August 1995 – 22 years of honest and faithful nursing service. After the passing of her husband Austin Dyer in 1994, Anora relocated to Northport, Florida and continued her medical work caring for geriatric patients.
As a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Northport, Florida, she sang in the Choir and instructed Children’s Sunday School. In 2017 she relocated to Melbourne, Florida to reside with her son Anselm (Sam) Dyer until her passing in January 2025.
In addition to a varied and fulfilling professional life, Anora was a loving mother who would make any sacrifice for her children, three of whom survive her: Elizabeth Dyer-Arnold, Michael (Duffy) Dyer Colonel USMC (Ret.), and Anselm (Sam) Dyer Colonel USMC (Ret.). Another daughter Ann Marie Dyer preceded her in death. She is survived by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. One of her grandchildren Anselm Joseph Dyer II preceded her in death. Her precious memories will be lovingly cherished by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday 11 January 2025 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 West Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901. Repass to follow in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.