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Marilyn Lyman

Richfield Springs, New York

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April 22, 2022
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Richfield Springs, New York
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Marilyn Mawson Lyman April 22, 2022 Marilyn Mawson Lyman, from Syracuse, died peacefully at age 89 early Friday morning, 4/22/22, at her recent home with family who had lovingly cared for her over the last few years. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, of nearly 65 years in June of 2019....

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We volunteered at Planned Parenthood in 1969 and 1970. Marilyn made that the most memorable experience of our working lives!

My hearfelt sympathy for all the family members of Marilyn Lyman.

It was a privilege to know Marilyn, Fred and Ruth through First UU for so many years. Her lively and wise spirit will find a way to make a difference from her new realm. May you who are still here be blessed with her love always.

Sending caring thoughts to each of you during this difficult time. I was hoping that perhaps we might get to see her one last time. Marilyn was such a capable, caring compassionate person who consistently lived her values. We at first UU and in Syracuse were blessed to have journey with us. She was always so engaged at church in book club and at classes at Oasis. We will miss her. I know her loss will leave a big hole in your lives but I hope the her love and light remains in your hearts....

Susan and I are deeply saddened to learn of Marilyn's passing. We go back a long ways. Fred and I started as SU faculty members within a few months of each other .We struck up a particularly strong professional and personal friendship, a friendship that extended to our families. One of the most memorable shared experiences was a trip to Europe in 1983 when I was on leave in Oxford and met up with Fred and Marilyn and Susan before heading to a rented chalet high in the Swiss Alps Rhone...

On behalf of the Murray Family and Nottingham friends, please accept our deep condolences. Your mom was always upbeat and informative during her talks at Nottingham. She was a true advocate to so many in the Syracuse community. May her memory be a blessing in your lives. Peace to you, Meg Murray and family

We have lost a community asset. Marilyn worked tirelessly for many causes that are critical for socially and environmentally healthy communities. Her friendly, outgoing personality won many in the support of woman's' rights, parental choice, equal educational opportunities and environmental protection. I was fortunate enough to work with Marilyn in several of her endeavors. On a personal note, I lived next door to Marilyn's mother who was like a grandmother to my children. I...