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FRANCIS LYONS Obituary

LYONS, Francis Died February 6, 2020, seventeen months after being diagnosed with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Patricia, son Ian, and daughter Hannah. Francis was raised by his mother Nora and father James in Liscannor, Ireland, along with his brothers Richard, Jimmy, Dermot, Cyril, Albert, and George, and sisters Mary, Bridget, and Noreen. Francis enjoyed gardening, cooking, music, poetry, reading, the ocean, and a good laugh. He will be remembered as a hardworking, kind and gentle man, who touched the lives of many. His bravery during these last months of his life leaves us humbled.

Calling Hours are on Thursday, February 13th, between 5pm and 8pm, at the Douglass Funeral Home, in LEXINGTON. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 14th, at the Follen Community Church in East Lexington. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Lexington 781-862-1800

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2020.

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NOREEN lynch

March 31, 2020

May you rest in peace Francie. Miss you always and thank you for all your kindness.God bless!

Bob & Debbi Dustin

February 16, 2020

Just this minute heard of Frank's passing, such a a terrible loss. We always enjoyed talking to him and hearing of his great joy and pride in his children. Please accept our most sincere condolences.

Virginia Ryan

February 14, 2020

Frank was the best, a kind, funny, caring person, he always had a way,of making you smile, I have missed him so much, since he left the club, everyone has, rest in peace Frank,and bless his beautiful family, who he spoke of always, with great pride and love

Cynthia Hughes

February 13, 2020

Oh my heart is broken. I loved him, he was such a sweetheart. One of my favorite customers. Sweetest and most mild mannered man I know. Ill miss him

Peaceful Passage Arrangement

a loved one

Sent Flowers

February 11, 2020

Alexander and I are extremely sad to hear about Francis passing ! My son Alex has been very close friends with Ian for many many years ! Francis treated him just like a second son !!! He was a GREAT FATHER and will be missed by many ! Rest In Peace
GAIL and Alex Vesprini
Lexington, Ma

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a loved one

Sent Flowers

tony burke

February 8, 2020

sincerest sympathy to all the lyons family and friends on the sudden death of francis, tony and karen burke, berwick, me.

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13

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Douglass Funeral Home - Lexington

51 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421

Feb

14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Follen Community Church

East Lexington, MA

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51 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421

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