Dennis Scott Myrick

Dennis Scott Myrick, 59, of Auburn, passed away on March 17, 2016 at Mass General Hospital following and extended illness. Born in Lewiston, Maine on November 14, 1956 to the late Ida Virginia (Burgess) and Arther Myrick. Dennis was the cherished, beloved and “enjoyed” baby of 7. Dennis was educated in Auburn Schools, graduating from Edward Little High School in 1975. After high school he attended CMVTI. Dennis had long standing employment with Pioneer Plastics and the Dingley Press. Dennis married Keri (Helms) on October 25,1996, they then settled into their lives at their home in Auburn. Dennis and Keri’s greatest blessings arrived in 1999 – a son, Quinn Ian Keith Myrick and in 2001 with daughter Molly Virginia Myrick. Dennis’s greatest joy, pride and love was for Quinn and Molly . Everything Dennis did was for them – working on a dirt bike for hours on end, keeping the scoreboard at softball games, to homework. Dennis had an incredible work ethic, an ethic that all Myrick’s are blessed to have. It was Dennis’ mission to teach his children the values of hard work, honesty and kindness. He can be heard telling Quinn and Molly that a positive attitude is the best thing to have and “it’s all about how you think about things.” Some of Dennis’s greatest lessons were given to the kids over the past six years. Though he often felt sick and had little energy, he got up at the crack of dawn each day and got dressed. He would set a goal for himself and keep a list. Each day he would accomplish one thing on the list. He saw the kids off to school each day and waited for them to come home to tell them about their day. Dennis taught our children how to fight the good fight with determination, courage and even on the darkest days the most amazing sense of humor! Dennis is survived by his wife, Keri and children Quinn and Molly. Brother Bruce Myrick and wife, Rita of Sabattus; Sister, Sharon Rafnell of Topsham, sister Carol Lee Randall of Bowdoinham, sister–in-law Patricia Myrick of Brunswick, Sister-in-law Debbie Myrick of Portsmouth, NH.; Mother-in-law Nancy Helms. Many nieces and nephews, a very special niece, Susan (Myrick) Martins “My Suzie” who was Dennis’ best friend and always there for him. Predeceased by parents, brother’s Harry Myrick, Hal Myrick and Steve Myrick

Special thanks to all our family and friends for all their kindnesses and love, and a special thank you to Aunt Paula – for everything!! You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Dennis’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Fortin Auburn Wednesday March 23, from 4-8 PM. A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Thursday March 24, at 11 AM at Holy Family Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to an educational fund set up for his two children, please make donation to Rainbow Federal Credit Union C/O Keri Myrick (Educational Fund) 391 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner ST. AUBURN 783-8545.