Final Salute

Dale Edward Byers, better known as Odie to his family and friends, passed away at the age of 77 on February 20, 2026.

Dale was born on July 18, 1948, the 5th son to Robert Calvin Byers and Beatrice (Shellenburg) Byers in Harrisburg, PA. After his mother’s passing in 1963, he was adopted by William and Gail Guiterrez. He grew up in Camp Hill, PA and graduated from William Penn High School in 1966. While he was in high school, he taught dance at Gail’s studio and was a member of the cheerleading squad. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served in the Seabees during the Vietnam War. While in the Seabees, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, and The Vietnam Civil Action Medal (2nd class). Dale was Honorably Discharged in 1973, and he moved to North Attleboro, MA.

He found work with the Roncap Company for many years before going to Wentworth College to pursue his teaching degree. He taught briefly at Tri-County Vocational Technical School before transferring to the Cabinetry shop at Attleboro High School. He was a proud advisor to the AHS VICA (Vocational Industrial Club of America) chapter and accompanied many students to competitions. Odie retired from Attleboro High School in 2008.

Odie leaves behind his wife Laurie (Gauthier) Byers of Attleboro, his daughters Heidi Marini and her husband Larry of North Attleboro, Heather Silvestri of Plainville, and Jessica Ballance and her husband Shane of Attleboro. He also leaves 8 grandchildren, Hadley, Briar and Callan Marini, Hannah and Hunter Silvestri, and Morgan, Dakota and Cameron Ballance. He is predeceased by his parents, his foster parents, and his brothers Robert Jr., Russel, Wayne and John.

Funeral services will be private.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral & Cremation Services.
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