BELFAST — David Lyman Frye Sr. passed away on Sept. 5, 2022, at the age of 92 at Tall Pines Nursing Home. He was born in Augusta on May 14, 1930, to Clarence L. Frye and Marjorie Springer Frye.

David is survived by his wife of 32 years, Paulette Cyr Frye of Belfast, and their combined family: Lynn Hamilton (John) of Manila, Philippines; Carol Hughes (Michael) of Brunswick; David Frye Jr. (Jennifer) of Holden, Mass.; Patricia Cyr of Savannah, Ga.; Kathleen Cyr of Cocoa, Fla.; and Michelle Marchionni (Chris) of Medway, Mass; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

David was in the Army and served in the Korean War. He worked for Central Maine Power Co. for 39 years. David enjoyed ballroom dancing, woodworking, hunting, lobstering and wintering in Florida. David was one of the first participants to use the therapy pool at the Belfast YMCA, and continued to swim in the lap pool.

David was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Natalie Laws Frye of Brunswick, and Paulette’s first husband, Alfred W. Cyr of Belfast.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, 165 Winthrop St. in Augusta. The family would like to thank the staff at Tall Pines Nursing Home and Maine Health Hospice Care for their excellent care and support.

Contributions in David’s memory may be made to the Waldo County YMCA in Belfast, Tall Pines Nursing Home in Belfast or the charity of your choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at ripostafh.com.

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