GORHAM - Karen (Harmon) Dyer passed away at home on January 19, 2019. Born to Phyllis (Tapley) and Ralph Harmon on March 19, 1943, Karen graduated from Gorham High School in 1961. She married Ronald Dyer on September 23, 1961. Karen loved animals and had a small sheep farm. She won many prizes at the Common Ground Fair and New England Wool Show and was proud to participate in Peace Fleece. She enjoyed riding on the back of their Harley-Davidson while Ronnie drove. Karen loved being a grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren. Happy memories were made at the family camps on Sebago Lake and at the Brick Oven in Moosehead. Karen worked in the kitchen at Village School in Gorham for 38 years. Karen is survived by her husband, Ronnie, of 57 years; her son, Jake and his partner, Michelle Bento; her daughter, Darcy Dyer and her partner, Danny Harmon; the daughter of her heart, Wanda Thompson and her husband, Billy; three grandchildren, Dakota and Savannah Thompson and Sadie Dyer; her brother, David Harmon, and his wife, Rosamond; sister-in-law, Darlene (Dyer) Emmons and her husband, Bob; brother-in-law, Dennis Dyer and his wife, Joan; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice of Southern Maine for their compassionate care. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 11, 2019 from 2-6 at the home of Jake Dyer, 46 Grant Rd, Saco. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Maine Society for the Protection of Animals, P.O. Box 10, South Windham, ME 04082. Arrangements are in the care of the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee.