Michelle Broyer

FRYEBURG — Michelle Louise Broyer, 56, of Fryeburg, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Michelle was born Feb. 15, 1960, in Amesbury, Mass., daughter of the late William and Ruth Broyer of Fryeburg. She attended Sanborn Regional High School in Kingston, N.H. She also received an Associate’s Degree in Medical Transcription.

She was employed by the Saco River Recreational Council as manager at Swan’s Falls Campground in Fryeburg. Michelle was a passionate champion for the environment, and was instrumental in establishing multiple conservation educational programs in the support of community awareness to keep the Saco River clean and healthy for future generations. Michelle enjoyed her days kayaking along the Saco River, taking in the natural beauty of the area.

She is survived by her two daughters, Melissa Barbour of Amesbury, Mass., and Lisa Barbour and Charlie Dow Jr. of Conway, N.H.; two sisters, Kathleen and her husband Christopher Tedford of Brentwood, N.H., and Regina Johnson and William Belanger of Newburyport, Mass.; seven brothers, William Broyer of Brentwood, N.H., Thomas Broyer and Sally King of Port Charlotte, Fla., Bruce and Terry Broyer of Magalia, Calif,. Robert and Theresa Broyer of Hampton, N.H., Alan and Cynthia Broyer of Lovell, David and Gina Broyer of Kingston, N.H., and Larry Broyer and Allison Shaw of Rochester, N.H.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Fryeburg. Family and friends were invited to call, between 5 and 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Gifts may be made in her memory to help offset funeral costs to the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg, ME 04037, or to GoFundMe.com, Michelle Broyer Memorial page established by her daughters to help defray these costs. (https://www.gofundme.com/michelle-broyer-memorial)

Condolences and tributes may be shared with Michelle’s family at www.woodfuneralhome.org