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Barbara Lyman Obituary
Born in West Chester, she was the wife of the late William H. Lyman, and daughter of the late J. Ward and Leonore Aaron.
She was a graduate of Downingtown High School and the Chester County Hospital School of Nursing.
Barbara enjoyed crafting, quilting, and her flowers and plants.
She was actively involved with the Community Church at Garden Spot Village as well as volunteering in the Village Store.
Surviving are three sons, William, married to Marsha of Coatesville, David, married to Patricia of Downingtown, and Stephen, married to Cindy of Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Brian, married to Kelly of Coatesville, and Katherine of Harrisburg; three step-grandsons, Bradley, Gary and Blake; four great-grandchildren, Caleb, Chase, Declan and Elliott; and two brothers, William and Frank Aaron.
A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, Aug. 2, at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557.
Private interment will be in Ranck's United Methodist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund at the address above.
The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Doran
August 18, 2013
Bill, Dave & Steve: Sorry for being so late with this. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope all is well with you and your families. I wish I could have been around for remembering her life with all of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you from the Doran family.
Eric Mazzi
July 29, 2013
Steve, David, You were my neighbors a long time ago and I remember your mom and am sorry for your loss.
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