Mr. Bryant Niedner Thayer

THAYER-Bryant Niedner, 64, passed away on May 17 in Boston. A longtime resident of the North End, Mr. Thayer lived and worked at Lincoln Wharf where he was the property manager for many years. He attended Franconia College, class of ’68 and Bates College, class of ’83. While at Bates he became involved with theater productions and composed and performed the music in the production Jimmy Shine. He worked as a musician in the Boston area and played keyboard for the band Ill Wind. He lived ten years in Aspen Colorado where he managed the Aspen Meadows and where he became an avid horseman, jumping in competitions.

Mr. Thayer is survived by his beloved daughter, Emily Thayer and her mother, Constance Hennessey of Burlington, MA; his beloved companion, Polly Scannell, of W. Medford, MA.; his sister, Kim Streetman, of Newton, MA.; his brother, Christian Barner, of Kennebunkport, ME.; and his stepfather, George Barner, of Kennebunk, ME. He was the beloved son of the late Barbara Bryant Barner. He leaves many family members and friends who will miss his quick wit and his kindness.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 5, at 5:00 PM at the Old North Church, 195 Salem St., Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118, or www.pinestreetinn.org.