Philip Herbert Dyment

On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Philip Herbert Dyment of Ellicott City, formally of North Carolina, passed away at the age of 70. Phil was the beloved husband of Anne Dyment (nee McLaughlin) and the devoted father of Colleen Dyment Brooks and her husband Scott Brooks and Faith Dyment and her fiancée Charles Reed. He was the cherished grandfather of Willow Brooks. He was the dear brother of Lorelei Galeski and her husband Jimmy and family, Christine Harris and her husband Lloyd, David Dyment and his wife Karen and family, all of Massachusetts and Brian Dyment and his wife Margie and family, of South Carolina.

Phil was the son of Kenneth and Edith Dyment and spent his early life in Lancaster, MA, until he enlisted to serve his country faithfully and travel the world with the United States Navy for 24 years. He honorably fought in the Vietnam War. Anne and Phil were married in 1982. He retired from the Navy with a distinguished career as a chief petty officer in 1985 and settled with his wife and family in Barre, Vermont. He embarked on a rewarding second career as a power engineer for Fletcher Allen Hospital and later for Norwich University, where he received the Kathleen Bowen Employee of the Year Award upon the recommendation of his peers. Phil’s admirable work ethic set an example for all he met.

He served as the commander of the local VFW for several years and immensely enjoyed the fellowship of other veterans, while continuing to give back to his community. He was also an avid darts player and participated in league play. In 2008, he and his wife retired to the Asheville, North Carolina area, where they spent eight years enjoying the hospitality of the South. Phil’s friendly smile and easy way of including others helped him fit right in and he was always most comfortable with a pool cue in his hand and friends nearby. He had a kind word for every person he ever met and went out of his way to help others with a spirit of humility. He enjoyed music, especially classic rock, and had a collection most would be envious of. Most recently, he and his wife moved to Maryland to enjoy life with their growing family and he brought joy to their homes. Phil saw the positive in every situation, in spite of battling heart disease for many years. He found joy in the simplest things in life. Phil and his family were thankful for the exceptional care he received from the staff of St. Agnes Hospital. His spirit will be celebrated with an honor guard ceremony in the spring. In lieu of flowers, Phil's family wishes donations to be made to the Disabled American Veterans, www.dav.org