Willis C. Lyford

Willis C. Lyford former owner of the Nichols Funeral Home Wilmington Willis C. 'Bud' Lyford, age 84, husband of Edith E. M. (Asmussen) Lyford died Saturday at their home. He was born in Malden, April 2, 1924, son of the late Willis C. and Persis (Clark) Lyford and lived in Everett prior to moving to Wilmington in 1960. Mr. Lyford served in WW II with the 1st Army, 9th Infantry as a Scout and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He was the former owner of the Nichols Funeral Home in Wilmington for 45 years, was a Trustee of the Everett Eagle Bank. Besides his wife Mr. Lyford is survived by his children, Richard and his wife Lynn of Winchester, Robert and his wife Jean of Chevy Chase, MD, Elaine and her husband Dana of Oakland, CA, and Willis F. and his wife Gwendolyn of Anchorage, AK. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, Christopher, Peter, Elizabeth, Hugh, Henry and Noah. LYFORD Of Wilmington, formerly of Everett, died May 24, Willis C. 'Bud' Lyford husband of Edith E. M. (Asmussen) Lyford. Funeral service will be held Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, 302 Elm St. Everett, MA. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd. Billerica from 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral Directors W. J. and Dean M. Laurendeau.