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DALE S. LYONS

DALE LYONS Obituary

DALE S. LYONS MILTON - Dale S. Lyons, 60, died unexpectedly on Sunday January 17, 2010, while attending a Chess Tournament in Portsmouth, N.H. Dale was born in Burlington on Oct. 17, 1949, the son of Joseph and Mildred (Pratt) Lyons. He had a great love for Chess and was a member of the U.S. Chess Federation and of the Burlington Chess Club. Dale enjoyed vacationing in Maine with his family, especially the Bath and Booth Bay area. He also enjoyed the Blue Grass Festival in Swanton. Dale was self employed for over 30 years as owner of Lyons Auto Repair. Previous to this he had worked for Goss Dodge. He is survived by his brothers and sisters Richard of Burlington, Gloria Simpson of Burlington, Roderick of Richmond, Prescott and wife Cindy of Marshfield, Camellia of Essex Junction, his Uncles and Aunts James and Gloria Pratt of Plattsburgh, Peter and Judy Pratt of Milton, Mary and Alfred Arel of Enosburgh and Pauline Morrissette of Milton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Millicent. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 21, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery. Memorials in Dale's name may be made to the family in care of Gloria Simpson, 10 North Champlain St., Apt. 529, Burlington, Vt. 05401. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday January 20, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. For those who wish, online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for DALE LYONS

21 Entries

Terence Hardison

January 31, 2010

I am shocked that Dale left so early. I had only just spoken with him the previous week at the Williston Staples store. I guess it is fitting that he died on the same day as another great chess player, Bobby Fischer. It will be hard not to think of Dale when I go to future tournaments.

January 31, 2010

I was shocked to read that Dale Lyons had died. Truly shocked, since when I saw him last at the Stratton chess tournament, he was energetic.
My deepest condolences to his family.

carol garnett williams

January 23, 2010

january 23,2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Lyons family. I am sorry that I just found out by his niece Jennifer that Dale had passed. I used to hang out at the Lyons home growing up with my cousin Linda. Over the years we had lost contact but most recently Dale repaired my truck.

I am glad that we got to reflect on all the good times we had shared over the years.
My prayers go out to all the family. I truly will miss Dale, he was a great guy. Love to all
Cammy if you need anything you know how to find me.

David & Christy Morgan

January 22, 2010

Thank you Dale, for your lessons in kind & gentle words & always having a helping hand.

Jim, Gloria, and Stacey Pratt

January 22, 2010

We will miss Dale's kind and gentle presence, but will keep him always in our family stories and in our happy memories. Thank you, Dale, for your great example of compassion and acceptance and for your love.

January 20, 2010

Rest in peace. Dale's smile will be missed at Maplefeilds Chimney corners. Dale was always a joy to see walk into the store, he always was willing to talk, and his famouse daying " hows it going"...

Clayton & Linda (Bedard) Forgan

January 20, 2010

Dale was a great friend and will be missed by all. Our heartfelt sorrow goes out to his family at this time of his passing.Clayton & Linda (Bedard) Forgan

January 20, 2010

Regardless if he knew you or not, you couldn't walk by Dale with out receiving a kind smile and gentle hello. Shocking news of Dale's passing. I wish you peace, Dale, in your final resting place.

Wayne Lacy
Former owner of Auto Body Warehouse

Claire Blanchard

January 20, 2010

To the family of Dale, I have many fond memories of Dale. He was a school bus driver when I worked for MT. He was always ready and willing to help out whenever he was available.
Rest in peace Dale.

Rene's

January 20, 2010

To the Family and Loved ones of Dale, We wish you peace and Gods Love during these hard times.
Dale will be missed by all of us at Rene's.

Lena Fishman

January 20, 2010

My Heartfelt Condolences go out to the Family of Dale Lyons. I met him years ago as well as the rest of his Family. They are and were wonderful people.
May the Memories and the Love you had with and for Dale be with you and comfort you in this difficult time.

Cletus Flynn

January 20, 2010

My thoughts a prayers go out to Dale Lyons and his family. I was introduced to Dale by David Racine back in 1995 when I had him repair the frame on an old Subaru I needed to keep running (no money, divorce). I lived in Essex Junction at that time and that was when Dale did auto repairs and painting out of his house. His mother was alive then and I had Dale did all kinds of repairs on all my vehicles. He painted a Dodge Truck of mine and has inspected all my Vehicles and Trailer annually. Ironically and by pure coincidence, I bought Chuck Seward's house right down the street from Dale in 2004 and we became neighbors. I consider Dale a damn good friend and neighbor. I'm really going to miss him. He was a hard working, honest, and spiritual man. He always helped me out whenever I needed it. What kills me is I just saw Dale at the Hanafords last week and I wanted to say hello but didn’t. I was in a hurry and said to myself, “I’ll see Dale later. I need to speak to him about some tires before February”. It just goes to show you that don’t’ take ANYTHING or ANYBODY for granted in this life. May you rest in peace my friend! Damn it! I’m going to miss you Dale.

Your Friend,
Cletus M. Flynn

Brenda Steady

January 20, 2010

My family and I were so saddened by the news of Dale's passing. He was very well liked and well appreciated for his work he did on our cars. I did have the opportunity to speak with him on the telephone on the Thursday before his passing and thank him.

Paul & Steph Figueiredo

January 20, 2010

To Dale's family goes our deepest condolences. Dale was a good neighbor and friend, always eager to help a body in need. Bless you Dale.

Pete Lane

January 19, 2010

Dale... I just met you, you are such a wonderful and compassionate friend and you will surely be missed.

caroline lemons

January 19, 2010

So sorry to here about Dale he will be miss very much. . Our prayers go out to is family.
Caroline and Robert Lemons

January 19, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Ourselves along with countless others would go to Dale for help with a verhicle when no one else could figure out what was wrong. He was a very kind man. We will miss his smile.
Larry and Sue Bluto

jeff weigand

January 19, 2010

I am so sorry about Dale passing. I have been coming to him for the past 5 years for my auto work. He was just the nicest guy. I am deeply saddened to hear of this. I really liked Dale and offer my condolences.

George Mirijanian

January 19, 2010

On behalf of the Massachusetts Chess Association, I extend condolences to the Lyons family. Dale was one of the most active tournament chess players in Vermont. His love for the game was quite evident. Not only did he play frequently in events in his native state of Vermont but also in the neighboring states of New York and Massachusetts, as well as other New England states. His passing is a great loss to the chess community. May he rest in peace.

Charlie Barsalow

January 19, 2010

So sorry for you loss. Dale was a great person, he will be a large loss to the Milton community. I will keep him in my prayers.

Charlie Barsalow

January 19, 2010

We are very sorry for your lost our prayers are with all of you. Mike and Mary Howard

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