LYONS, Virginia (Sanderson) 83 of Norwood, Saturday February 25. Daughter of the late Dudley and Lettie (Dunn) Sanderson. Beloved wife of Gerald Lyons. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Meade and her husband Nicholas of West Falmouth, Doug Lyons and his wife Deanna of Maynard, Matthew Lyons of Boston, and Sarah Canelli and her husband Peter of Darien CT. Loving grandmother to Jocelyn, Lindsey and Paige Meade, Clayton Lyons, and Kyle, Justin, Elizabeth and Peter Canelli. Sister of Peter Sanderson of NC, and Mike Sanderson of PA. Predeceased by brothers Robert and James, sister-in law Greta and niece Joann (Sanderson) Ladds. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Ginny was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada and raised in Oneida, New York where she graduated from Vernon-Verona- Sherrill High School and went on to graduate from Green Mountain Jr. College in Vermont. Following graduation, Ginny took her free spirit to New York City where she enjoyed her career as a junior editor at Vogue Magazine. While in New York Ginny met the love of her life of 60 years, Jerry Lyons, to whom she was married for 57 years. Ginny and Jerry later settled in Norwood Massachusetts where they raised their family.

Ginny was an active member of the community and was very involved in her children's activities. Ginny was a devoted long time member of Saint Timothy's Parish. She was an avid volunteer and enjoyed her forty plus years as a volunteer at Norwood Hospital.

Ginny enjoyed an active social life with many friends. A gracious host, she welcomed all with an open heart and a delicious meal. Her favorite night was Christmas Eve, which will forever be remembered by her friends and family.

Memorial Mass Saturday March 4 in St. Timothy's Church, 650 Nichols St. Norwood at 10 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Ginny's memory to Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston MA 02115 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for VIRGINIA LYONS

10 Entries

Rosemary (Carhart) Keenan

April 13, 2017

I am sorry for your loss ~ my condolences to the family. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.

Mary Boudreau

March 13, 2017

Jerry and family,
I just heard of Ginny's death and I am so saddened to hear of it.
I have so many fond memories I her. Those memories have been with me for along time and she will ever be loved as a friend like no other. My thoughts are with all of you.

Donna Morrison

March 6, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I knew Ginny through my former workplace.(Rite Aid) We always had a good laugh and chat when she would come in. I enjoyed her sense of humor and her personality. Class act all the way.
Ginny will be missed by all.
She is at rest, peacefully with our heavenly Father.

March 6, 2017

Dear Lyons Family,
Thinking of all during this difficult and sad time.
With condolences and sympathy, your neighbors, the Naughton Family

Jane and Joe Rotondi

March 2, 2017

Our thoughts are with you, we know you are going to miss this amazing woman...and how lucky you are to have had such a hero!

March 2, 2017

Jerry,Elizabeth,Doug,Matt,Sarha,
I was deeply saddened hearing the news about Ginny passing. Bonnie and I wanted to extend our deepiest condolences to you all. Ginny has always been and will be a very special person to the entire Conti Family.....especially Nancy & Joe. We will forever treasurer her French Onion Soup recipe and miss her warm,kind,gentle spirit. With loving thoughts and prayers for Ginny and you all. The Conti Family!

joe cappuccio

February 27, 2017

Matt, Sarah, Elizabeth and Doug,I have fond memories of your Mom because she was so welcoming/accepting. I also know the sense of loss, but I tried...."tried" to temper mine with the belief that my loss, our loss, today your loss, is because.....God brought a great one home! but it's hard.....and it's sad. Oddly though, to the sentiment of the moment, but according to scripture, it's actually a celebration. Yah...hard to grasp. I am sad for your loss, as I know it hurts. I pray that you, in your time, will feel this sense of relief knowing that your Mom, and for Jerry, his Partner, is where we hope to one day be. Still, it hurts. I know. I wish that I could write that acceptance is everywhere. It isn't. But it was on Orleans Road. Peace, Lyons family.

Kerry Scalzo

February 27, 2017

We are so sorry to hear this news. Ginny Was more than a fingernail client of ours, she was our friend. We will miss her dearly.Our deepest sympathies, . Kerry, Kellie and Beth- ForeverFrench Salon

Danu Duffy McQuade

February 27, 2017

Sending loving thoughts and prayers!

February 26, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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