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John Lyons Obituary
of Dracut; 64
DRACUT -- John Lyons, 64, passed away Saturday, May 31st, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, with his family by his side. He had celebrated his 43rd Wedding Anniversary, with his beloved wife Elaine (Walsh) Lyons on May 8th.
John was born in Lowell, MA on September 8, 1949, a son of the late Jessie (McMillan) and John E. Lyons.
For 25 years John worked as a Systems Analyst at Digital/Compaq. He then worked as a custodian for the Billerica School System until his retirement.
John was very active as a coach in the Highlands Baseball Little league and the Lowell Pop Warner. In 1975, John's father in-law, James Walsh, started the instructional league and taught John the ins and outs of being a coach and manager. He also served as the assistant football coach at Lowell Catholic High School with Tim Walsh. John loved working and mentoring the kids and left a lasting impression on so many lives. John also enjoyed golfing, and was an avid sports enthusiast.
John was a dedicated and loving Husband, Father and Grampy, who always put his family first. He will be sadly missed by all. Along with his wife Elaine, John is survived by his son, John Lyons Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Tyngsboro; his daughter, Tara Sheehan of Dracut; his brother, Jesse Lyons and his wife Katherine of Lebanon, NH; 5 beloved granddaughters, Kailee and Rebecca Lyons, Hannah and Alison Sheehan and Miranda McCooty; his niece and nephew, Amy Lyons and David Lyons; grandnephew, Declan Lyons; his 2 close cousins, John Nickerson and his wife Lori and Kevin Nickerson and his wife Patricia; close friends, George Demers, Jack Flynn and Joe Mraz and many more dear friends; brother-in-laws, James Walsh and his wife Judy, Michael Walsh and his wife Kate; sister-in-laws, Jeanne Leaver and her husband Rick and Nan Walsh; as well as several other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
John was predeceased by his very good friend, Joe Camacho.
LYONS -- Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 3-8 p.m. on THURSDAY June 5th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. His funeral will take place from the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. FRIDAY, June 6th with his Funeral Mass to follow at St. Margaret's Church in Lowell at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chelmsford. For directions or to leave an online condolence, story or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under Dracut Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Lyons
Mary Wittenhagen
May 29, 2020
Great man Died much too young!
Barbara Wittenhagen
May 29, 2019
John was a wonderful man still remember his voice, smile and kindness
David Ripley
June 9, 2014
Dear Lyons family
I am so so sorry for you loss and sorry I couldn't make it but I just found out about this sad news. Coach Lyons was a big part of my life growing up and dedicated his time and heart as a coach. He was and always will be a great guy with a great heart! He will be forever missed. Thank you for all your help and support growing up coach Lyons your friend David Ripley "Rip"
Elaine Redman
June 6, 2014
To the Lyons Family, we are so, so, sorry for your loss.
Little did we know that God would call his name. In life we loved him dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose him, he did not go alone. For part of us went
with him the day God called him home.
He will be greatly missed. Keep his memories close to your heart.
Love and hugs to all,
Elaine & Michelle
Denise April
June 6, 2014
Elaine - I'm so sorry to read that John has passed away. It's been many years since I have seen you two, but my heart breaks for your loss. You are in my prayers.
An old friend - Denise April
Sally Oja
June 5, 2014
Remember John. Worked in Westminster for many years.
James Braga
June 5, 2014
Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though Nancy has long passed, I remember you and John, Jessie, George and Florence, and the Camarchos. We had such good times way back when. Sorry I am so far away. My prayers are with you. Jim Braga
June 5, 2014
Just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family.
Ann Marie Mulligan OHearn Westford Ma
Sheila Anderson-Sweeney
June 5, 2014
Dear Elaine and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Johnny. Elaine my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and grandchildren at this most difficult time. May his memory be eternal.
Love,
Sheila Anderson- Sweeney
Gerry & Louise Carroll
June 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss. We remember him always smiling.
Helena Kronick
June 5, 2014
Elaine and family, I'm so sorry to hear of John's death. You are in my prayers.
Kevin Souza- BISON
June 4, 2014
Rest in peace Coach Lyons.
Gail Notini Wallace
June 4, 2014
Elaine and Jesse and the entire Lyons Family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Ann (Harrison) Kiersey
June 4, 2014
Elaine and family Sorry for your loss
June 4, 2014
We lost a great coach who always went out of his way to help all the players. He was always so positive about everything. When he was at Lowell Catholic he and Tim did an awesome job building a very successful team. The kids enjoyed coming to practice everyday. He will be missed by so many former players and members of the entire community. Dennis Scannell
Barbara Wittenhagen
June 4, 2014
Dear Lyons Family, I had the pleasure of having John work at the Parker School during his last few months in Billerica. What a pleasure he was to have in a school- friendly,hard-working and always willing to do whatever was needed and then would go the extra step. And who could forget that smile! He talked about all of you every day and loved to talk about his grandchildren. I am so sorry for your loss and wish he had more time in retirement. My sincere sympathy.
mark townsend
June 4, 2014
Dear lyons family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of john , I worked with john at billerica high school and enjoyed his every day presence as he was a standout guy to be around each and every day .
John always went out of his way to make everyone feel like they were a great person and I admire him so much for his fantastic personality as he always was an uplifting person .
I am very saddened today knowing that john has now left us but I also feel very honored and privileged to have had known such a wonderful man as john .
He may now rest in heaven but what a great presense heaven has now .
Sincerely,
Mark townsend
Mary Jo (Lyons) Chandonnet
June 4, 2014
Elaine and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Johnney, My Deepest Sympathies.
Pat & Bob Montgomery
June 4, 2014
Elaine & Family,
So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has a new Angel!
Engine Ten
June 4, 2014
Tara and Family
Sorry for your loss
Your in our thoughts
and prayers
steve georgoulis
June 4, 2014
Rest in Peace John (LHS '67)
Carol & Art McDermott
June 4, 2014
Elaine, Tara and John,
Our condolences are with you and your family.
Mike Angluin
June 4, 2014
John,
Just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family.
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