Gilbert Lyon

Gilbert "Gil" Lyon, age 82, of Willoughby Hills, passed away unexpectedly May 26, 2018, at his home. He was born October 3, 1935, in Cleveland. Gil worked as a maintenance supervisor for GE, retiring after 37 years.

He was passionate about taking care of his home and especially his lawn. He was always willing to help family or friends whenever there was a need. He enjoyed antiquing, visiting casinos and searching the internet for classic cars and real estate for possible flipping opportunities for his nephew Mike.

Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 48 years, Dolores (Seme); children Deborah (Tim) Joyner, Scott (Laura) Lyon, Kathy (Hanzel) Moore and Jeff (Dee) Lyon; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother in law Mike (Marsha) Seme, sister in law Ida Seme; nephew Mike (Debby) Seme; his beloved pets Spencer the dog and Fred the cat and special friends, Britt and Paulette Raburn.

He was preceded in death by his brother Bruce Lyon; son Donald Lyon; granddaughter Melanie Lyon; parents Harold and Twyla Lyon and brother in law Larry Seme III.

A celebration of his life will be held from 2 - 4 pm Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.

Contributions may be made in Mr. Lyon's memory to the Lake Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd # E, Mentor, OH 44060 or to the Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072.

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