Spero J. Dyer September 4, 1945 January 5, 2012 Spero J. Dyer, of South Portland, died Thursday, January 5th, 2012 with his family at his side after a long battle with Cancer. He was born on September 4, 1945 in Portland, the son of Florence Jones Dyer and Spero Dyer. He attended Portland High School and later worked for 10 years at New England Music in the 1970's. He later became a master carpenter and built his own business. He grew to be an accomplished General Contractor and was a successful businessman for the past 30 years. Spero took pride in his work doing residential renovations, including a beautiful home he leaves behind for his wife Anne. He made his clients happy with his quality workmanship and careful project management. Spero enjoyed traveling and antiquing with his wife Anne. They visited Cape Cod and Florida annually to bask in the sun, beach-comb and explore every antique shop they could find. Spero was a devoted and generous husband of 24 years and a loving brother and uncle. Spero is predeceased by his sisters Linda Parker, Jackie Neal, and Theresa Reeves and his brother Raymond Dyer. Also, he was predeceased by his niece and nephew Debbie and Danny Ellicott. Survivors include his loving wife, Anne Lewis Dyer of South Portland, a sister, Jane Ellicott of Raymond, brothers - in-law Dale Neal of Florida, Michael Lewis and his wife Mary Hart of Portland, Abe Lewis and his wife Andrea of Middlesex, VT and John Lewis and his wife Wendy of Walpole, MA. Spero particularly enjoyed time spent with his nieces Cheryl, Laura, Melita, Meghan, Carrie, Kyle and Jessica and his nephews John, Brian, Steve, Chris, David, Mica, Jon and Jay and also a great niece, Erica, her husband Rob and their children Eric and Kylee. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Independent Death Care of Maine, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland from 10:00 - 11:30 am, immediately followed by a memorial service at 11:30. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to the obituaries section at www.independentdeathcare.com. Memorial donations may be made to: The Preble Street Resource Center 5 Portland St. Portland, ME 04101