Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Jan 13, 1972 – Oct 31, 2020 (Age 48)
MATTHEW CLARK LYON age 48 of Groton passed away tragically on Saturday, October 31, 2020-.
Matt was born in New London on January 13, 1972 to the late Elsie Marie Lyon and Malcolm Harrison Lyon. Matt was the youngest of 5 children.
Matt was a graduate of Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School in the class of 1990. He worked alongside his dad and brothers at M. H. Lyon Backhoe Service for a number of years until deciding on a career in electricity. Matt was hired by Groton Utilities as an apprentice lineman in January 2003 and moved up through the ranks recently being promoted o Line foreman. Matt was a fixer of all things, starting with BMX bikes in his parents garage to dirt bikes, cars, trucks and anything with a motor. He especially liked anything junky that he would tend to and make it new again.
Matt was easy to have a chat with. His soft demeanor allowed him to be comfortable in the presence of many and come away with a friend.
Matt married Kimberly Fallon on October 2 1999. Together they have raised three beautiful daughters Devin, Avery and Maerin. His children were his absolute pride and joy. We will continue seeing and hearing Matt simply by looking into his daughter’s faces or listening to their sweet voices.
Matt was met in heaven by his loving mother and father, mother and father in law, brother and sister in law and our sweet pup Lou.
He is survived by his wife and aforementioned daughters, his brothers, Jeffery (Beth), Mack, John (Lauren), and his sister Julie (Ron) Newberry. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Michelle and John Sirici, Jeffery Lyon, Mackenzie and Sydney Lyon, Olivia Lyon, Ronnie, Ryan and Jacob Newberry and Rachel and Diego Monahan.
In lieu of flowers there has been a gofundme page set up in the girl’s names for their future education https://www.gofundme.com/f/education-funds-for-devin-avery-and-maerin-lyon
May the warm winds blow softly on those who he loved.
Read MoreI will always remember Matt and all the great times we had . He was my best friend . I pray that all of the Lyon family is well .
Lito Mathis
November 01, 2023 | Brandon, SD
Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm just now seeing this. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Always.
Sandy (Ross) Copeland.
Sandy Ross Copeland
October 02, 2023 | Burlington, NC | Friend
It breaks my heart to know such a dear friend has passed . Matt and I hung out almost everyday for some time . Either at his house or mine . I will spend this day to pray for your loss . Sincerely Lito Mathis and Rito Mathis .
Lito Mathis
November 01, 2022
We will miss you from the Mathis family . Matt you were and still are my best friend . we pray for you the Lyon family .
Lito Mathis
November 25, 2020 | Kissimmee, FL | Friend
Sending Condolences to Family and Friends. Sorry for your loss.
SHARON MARSIE
November 17, 2020 | Pawcatuck, CT | Friend
Julie I am so sorry for your loss you are all in my prayers still . I have never forgotten Matt’s glowing smile . Even as a kid he was the sweetest and always smiling . Words are not enough , warm wishes to you all Danette Robinson
Danette Robinson
November 15, 2020 | Family
David and I are thinking of you all and sending our condolences. Hopefully your fond memories help ease the sadness you are all feeling.
Sincerely,
David and Becca (Sonnenburg) Renski
Rebecca Renski
November 14, 2020 | North Stonington, CT | Friend
To the Lyon Family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of Matthew. May God Bless you all!
Martin Artale
November 12, 2020 | Groton, CT | Neighbor
To Jeff, Mackie, John, Julie and families,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Matt. Although I didn't know Matt as well as you all, I knew him as a good kid, hard working, loyal to his family and friends, and fun to be around. In other words, typical of the kind of person Elsie and Mack raised. Please accept our most sincere condolences and rest assured that the Lyon clan will be together again someday. God Bless You.
Mick & Denise Mahoney
November 10, 2020 | Henderson, NV | Friend
