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Robert Lyons Obituary

LYONS, Robert T., Sr. 67, of Shrewsbury died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in UMass Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his children Robert T. Lyons, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Shrewsbury, MA; Maria L. Ambach and her husband Steven J. of Shrewsbury and Mark M. Lyons of Worcester; 7 grandchildren, Phylisha, Robert III, Ashley, Jordan, Cole, Olivia and Will; a great grandson, Michael; also survived by his siblings, Dorothy "Midgie" Marinelli of Salem, Claire DeBerardinis of Holbrook, Patricia Morrissey of Holbrook, Joanne MacNeil of Quincy, Katie Heyl of Weymouth, Jeannie Dunn of Norton, James Lyons of Weymouth. He was predeceased by brothers, William and John Lyons and sisters, Barbara Boretti and Marian O'Handley. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Robert's family on Friday, July 2, 2010 from 4-7 P.M. in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, SHREWSBURY. His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2010 with a funeral Mass at 10 AM in Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, MA. For directions or to leave a message of sympathy for Robert's family, pleasevisit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 1, 2010.

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July 7, 2010

Dear Mark,Maria & family. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy Angela(Mattero)Ragaini

July 3, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Bobby's passing but wanted to pass along my deepest sympathy to his family in this time of sorrow and loss. I didn't know Bobby that well but the little I knew I loved, he was the kind of person that once you met him, you never forgot him. May he rest in peace in the Kindom of Heaven forever and ever.And may his family find peace and solice in having such a wonderful person in their lives in what ever respect it was.May God be with you all now and forever, sincerely, Ruth (Grimshaw) Mason, Beatrice, Ne.

July 2, 2010

Hi Joanne -

sorry to hear of your loss - Chris e-mailed me today

you are in my prayers,

Marney












ay with the news -

Irene (McNally) Ryan

July 2, 2010

To Bobby's Family and the entire Lyons Family,

My deepest sympathies for your loss of Bobby. Bobby grew up with my brothers, and I was his sister Barbara's friend. My prayers are with all of you.

Annette Payer (Lyons)

July 1, 2010

Maria, Robert and Mark and to all of our family: My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Uncle Bobby was very special in his way of being there for me when my Father passed away, as all of you where. I will never forget when I saw him at Bill's wedding, and he told me I told your Father I would always be there for you, and I am. I will miss you Uncle Bobby, may you rest in peace.
My Deepest Sympathy. Love Annette

Brian MacNeil

July 1, 2010

Robert, Maria, Mark and family; We are very sorry for your loss. Uncle Bobby was a great guy. I'm glad for all the times we spent with him and that our children got to know him. Love and Sympathy, Brian, Kate, Hayley, Hannah, McKenzie & Ainsley.
Godspeed my friend.

William Lyons

July 1, 2010

Robert, Maria, Mark and all: My deepest sympathies in your loss. I will miss Bobby very much. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Bill, Nathalie, Liam, & Connor.

JEANNE GIAMMALVO

July 1, 2010

TO ALL OF BOB,S FAMILY, I,M THINKING OF ALL OF YOU, I WISH I COULD GIVE YOU ALL A HUG, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU MY MEMEMORIES OF BOBBY WILL LAST FOREVER, HE WAS IN MY WEDDING & BERNIE,S BEST FRIEND WE ALL HAD SO MUCH FUN, OUR CHILDREN,GREW UP TOGETHER,A HOLE GROVE 3 LEGGED RACES, SWIMMING,X MAS PARTIES AT RRR CLUB,HALLOWEEN PARTIES, I COULD GO ON &ON, I WILL MISS YOU MY FRIEND I LOVE YOU, LOVE JEANNE GIAMMALVO (YOU WILL BE WITH BERNIE HE CAN,T WAIT)

July 1, 2010

Bobby was a friend to many and dedicated to his family. He will surely be missed by family and friends . Our condolences to all his family and especially Mark, Robert Jr. and Maria. May he rest in peace.

Jim and Sandy, Shrewsbury MA

Donna Blasie

July 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Thinking of you. The Blasie's

Cheryl M

July 1, 2010

My Uncle Bobby was a very special Uncle i will always remember him i love you Uncle Bobby!!!! To my mom my aunts and Uncle Jimbo im very sorry for your loss i love you guys so much. Robert Maria and Mark im very sorry for you loss i love you guys!!!!!

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