Brooklyn, CT – Marylee (M’Lee) Long Hyer, 87, of Vina Lane (formerly West Hartford and Columbia, CT, and Myrtle Beach, SC), died Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Westview Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Walter T. Hyer. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia (Alsworth) Long.
Marylee graduated from Dean Junior College in Franklin, MA. She enjoyed raising three sons, environmental activism, singing in the Connecticut Opera, gardening, cooking, crocheting and doll making, as she was a talented seamstress. She enjoyed Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and Upwords (where she rarely lost!). M’Lee was a skilled choral member and soloist, inheriting her music talents from her mother, Virginia, who played piano for silent movies at Radio City Music Hall. She passed along her love and considerable talents for music to her sons and grandchildren. She was loyal to and loved by her many friends.
Marylee had been an active member and deaconess of the Unitarian-Universalist Churches, both in West Hartford and Myrtle Beach. She was interested in politics and world affairs, and was a supporter of the Democratic Party for most of her life.
Marylee is survived by her sons: Bruce T. Hyer, Member of Parliament, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; Walter A. Hyer of Arlington, TX, and Thomas T. Hyer of Canterbury, CT; grandchildren Michael Hyer, Preston D. Hyer, Megan M. Hyer, Kaitlyn N. Komorowski and Lauren E. Komorowski; and a half-sister Lorraine Joyce. She was very fond of her daughters-in-law Margaret, Cherie, and Marcia, and until her passing, was close with Harriet.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marylee’s family from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2014, in Creamery Brook Retirement Village, 36 Vina Lane. Brooklyn, CT 06234. Memorial donations may be made to your local/favorite Unitarian-Universalist Church or to the Smithsonian Institution www.si.edu. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Bobbie Lawson
Tommy, Wally, Bruce and all the Hyers,
I was so saddened to hear of M’Lee’s death! She was truly one of the kindest, fairest, most dedicated, and most talented women I’ve known! Perrin and I felt blessed to have her and Wally as our close neighbors and friends. They were so good to me after my husband died in 2001. I had called her from time to time since she moved back to CT, and we always had a great time solving the ills of the world. I know there will be many great memories of “Granny Grits” shared. I wish you all well.
Bobbie Lawson
Agnes Oslund
Marylee was one of the first friends I made when I moved from Florida and settled in at Creamery Brook. Her warmth, caring and Upwards tutorial made for an enjoyable transition. I will miss her.
Agnes Oslund
Don and Grace Osterlund, Lakeland, Florida
To Tom and Cherie and the Hyer family: Our deepest sympathy on your loss …….please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don and Grace Osterlund, Lakeland, Florida
Don & Lynn Melanson
Dear Tommy, Bruce, Wally and the entire Hyer family,
I was sad to hear about Marylee’s passing, Lynn and I both pass on our sympathy. I am sure Marylee was a proud Mother every day of her life having three wonderful sons and a growing successful family. She lived a long fruitful life for which to be thankful for indeed. God Bless the entire Hyer family during this difficult time and in the future.
Don & Lynn Melanson
Dennis Fennessy
Judy and I wish to extend condolences to Bruce and his brothers upon their mother’s passing. Mrs. Hyer was always gracious and welcoming each time I visited with Bruce. I fondly remember when she and Mr. Hyer travelled an hour to deliver a hand crocheted sweater set upon the birth of our first child. So sorry to hear of the loss of a kind person.