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George Lyon Obituary
AGE: 81 • Middlesex
George G. Lyon, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Somerset Medical Center. Born in Orange, NJ to the late Raymond, Jr. and Alice Lyon, he grew up in Milburn before moving to Middlesex in 1958. George served proudly with the U.S. Navy Reserves. He began his career as a field service representative for Peterbuilt Motor Co. of King of Prussia, PA and later with Dave's Heavy Towing of Hillsborough for 15 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Saxton Fall Rod & Gun Club, the Wildlife Federation and enjoyed wood-working and stock car racing. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed.
He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond C. Lyon and a sister, Jane Dunster. Surviving are his beloved wife of 60 years, Ruth Broholm Lyon; his loving children, Linda Rotondo and husband Bob of Milford, Dale Lyon and wife Cindy of Somerville, Glenn Lyon of Bloomsbury, Sally Madison and husband Jon of Massachussetts, and Tina Giuliano and husband Keith of Middlesex; sixteen cherished grandchildren, eight cherished great-grandchildren; his dearest brother, William Lyon and wife Debbie of North Carolina and his two golden retrievers.
A memorial service will be held 2pm, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the North Branch Reformed Church, 203 Rt. 28 West, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.middlesexfuneralhome.com. Middlesex Funeral Home and its staff are honored to serve the family of George G. Lyon.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Lyon
Jeff lyon
March 30, 2023
Will forever my my cousin GG!! RIP!
Phil Sweeney
April 6, 2012
I new George primarily through his visits to the Peterbilt Plant in Nashville and telephone conversations but I feel like I've lost a good friend. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
April 6, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our paryer are with you and your family. John and Karen Manning
John & Jody Gilchrist
April 6, 2012
Ruth we are so sorry to hear about your loss. George was a great guy and a good friend and will be sadly missed by everyone he touched.Please give our best to the family.
April 5, 2012
With much sympathy & prayers
Cheryl & MiKayla Ippich
Jack Duffy
April 5, 2012
Ruthie ,-Pass on our thought's love, prayer's to all family,Gee'too now and forever as we talked recently.--If you didn't love Gee' you didn't love anyone . We lost a goodone .Jack Duffy
Prayer's
Butch Lyon
April 5, 2012
To Ruth & Family: My wishes and prayers go out to all of you. Rose and I are deeply saddened by the passing of "Gee". He was so active and always willing to help out. I remember how he listened to what we had to say, and then laughed along with us. He will be missed by all of us!
Love,
Butch & Rose Lyon and Family
April 4, 2012
To Dale and family,So sorry to hear of your lose.Your Dad was such a nice person.He was always there for his good friend Jack.
Bill Cowan and family
Craig Whitmore
April 4, 2012
Ruth & Family, I will truly miss the times with George, the great stories and a wonderfull hunting partner. Going to the club will never be the same.
Patti & Steve Tokarzewski
April 4, 2012
Tina & Family~ so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Such a wonderful man. ((hugs)) to you all at this time.
Jeff Lyon
April 4, 2012
Thanks for the Great Memories of deer, pheasants and the Humor of Life! We've lost a Great Sportsman, Family Man and Lover of Life! I will miss You, Gee!
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