Denis R. Bryant

KENNEBUNK - Denis R. Bryant 65, of Bowie, Maryland, formerly of Lewiston died tragically in an automobile accident on the Maine Turnpike on April 8th in Kennebunk. His wife, Patricia who was his passenger died as a result of her injuries on April 28th at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Denis was born in Lewiston, July 7, 1944, the son of Russell and Beatrice (Greenleaf) Bryant. He grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts where he graduated from Lynn English high school. He then continued his education at Bentley College majoring in accounting.Following his education, he served in the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict. After serving his country, he was employed with Arco Oil Company, and later began his own oil company, Griffith Consumers, and acted as president for many years until retiring. He and Pat then became real estate agents and opened a medical supply business called Georgia Star. Survivors include a brother Gerald "Jerry" Bryant and his wife, Donna of Windham, one nephew, Michael Bryant And his wife Donna of Marlboro, MA; a grand niece, Maeve Bryant, as well as a niece Deborah Goold and her husband, Jerrett of Westbrook.Patricia's survivors include siblings, Margaret Stirnweiss and Elizabeth Soper of Alexandria, VA. Lyn Stirnweiss of Kent CT and Paul Stirnweiss of New York. Notice BRYANT died in Kennebunk, April 8, 2010, Mr. Denis R.. Bryant, age 65 years a resident of Bowie, MD., formerly of Lewiston and his wife Patricia who died on April 20th. A Celebration of Life service honoring both Denis and Patricia will be held Saturday, May 22nd 2:00 PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. Graveside committal prayers for both Denis and Patricia will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The United States Army Honor Detail will provide military honors for Denis at the conclusion of committal prayers.Arrangements by PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.