Marianne Lyons

FALMOUTH — Marianne Lyons, 65, of Falmouth, Naples and formerly Brockton, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Brockton, a daughter of the late John J. and Mildred G. (Pendergast) Lyons, and was a Brockton resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of St. Patrick Parochial High School and Miss Pierce Finishing School in Boston. Marianne retired as marketing manager for Verizon in Boston. She had spent her entire career in the telephone industry.

Marianne had enjoyed her winters in Naples, Fla. for the past 17 years, and summers in Falmouth, where she moved permanently two years ago.

Marianne was a volunteer at Cardinal Cushing Hospital, a member of the Twentieth Century Catholic Club, the Irish Heritage Group in Boston and the Irish Club in Naples. She was most proud of her Irish citizenship and had traveled to Ireland 17 times.

She was the sister and best friend of John J. Lyons of Falmouth and Naples and the sister of Mildred Shutt of Marshfield and Naples. She also leaves two nephews, Michael Shutt of Los Angeles and John-Jay Shutt of Marshfield and many cousins in Brockton, Cape Cod and Ireland.

A funeral will be held from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Route 123), Brockton, Monday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Brockton, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Marianne requested that acts of kindness to anyone in need would be appreciated. For condolences and directions www.conleyfuneralhome.com.