Robert Wesley Dryden, 83, of Spencer, MA died Sunday, March 1, 2014, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Janet Doris Dryden; a son, Christopher Dryden of Worcester; a daughter, Jennifer Alves and her husband Steven Alves of Holden; a grandson, Mathew Duszak of Spencer; a brother, John Dryden of Millbury, and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Wesley H. and Alice (Pajala) Dryden and lived in Spencer for 48 years.  He attended Millbury High School, Worcester State College, and Clark University, and retired from Heald Machine Company, where he worked as an industrial editor.  He was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a member of the Mason's in Rutland.

There will be a private service at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or the VNA Care Network.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com .