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Maryann Lyman Obituary
(1956-2022)
Florence, MA - On her favorite holiday, Halloween, Maryann (Slattery) Lyman, 66, passed peacefully into heaven from Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a courageous effort to defeat the cancer diagnosed in August. The daughter of John William and Marie Edna (Diemand) Slattery, she was born on September 4, 1956, in Northampton. From an early age she was known by many as "Mud." She attended Annunciation School and graduated from St. Michael's High School. For 42 years, she worked at the VA Medical Center, working her way up from Mail Room Clerk to Chief, Business Office Section.
Maryann loved to bake, garden, bird-watch and knit. Since she always had to be doing something, her idea of a "relaxing vacation" was to re-wallpaper at least one room of the house. She thoroughly enjoyed the family trips to the camp in Hartland, Maine. After retirement, she was the unofficial "Neighborhood Watch," and de-cluttering queen extraordinaire. Every New Year's Day, she made the family's traditional New Year's bread to share with family and friends. She will be remembered for her optimism and sense of humor, her insistence on doing it right the first time, and her extraordinary devotion to, and love of, family.
Maryann and the love of her life, Dennis C. Lyman, celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on October 6.
Maryann was predeceased by her parents, and her brother, John Jr. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; her two beloved sons, David, and Matthew; RJ, the family cat; and her dear sister, Jane Slattery. Maryann treasured her clan of cousins and their families as lifelong "partners in crime," and friends she made along the way were held close to her heart.
A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Ahearn Funeral Home, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the service from 10am to 12pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you take a loved one out to lunch.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maryann Lyman
Sharan Williamson-Nosal
January 30, 2024
Maryann! I cannot find the words to say how much I miss you, your kindness, your wonderful sense of humor, your strength!
I am so sorry for your family and the loss they are feeling!
Denny
November 13, 2022
Dennis David Matt & jane I'm sorry about Maryann passing
Carla & Stan
November 10, 2022
Dennis, Jane, David & Matt, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sending love, Carla & Stan
Mary Ellen Diemand
November 8, 2022
Jane, Dennis and boys, I'm so very sorry about Maryanne. She was bursting with energy with a great dry wit that cut to the chase every time. She was also very kind and generous and the love she had for you, her family, was very hard to miss. Also, she loved her cousins, the Diemand boys like brothers and there would always be the threat of hijinks when they all got together! Thinking of you all and wishing you peace.
Marcia
November 7, 2022
My sincere condolences to Maryann's family. May the memories you share bring you peace.
Suzanne Roche
November 7, 2022
So sorry to see Maryann is no longer with us. I worked with her for several years at the VA when she was clerk of the outpatient mental hygiene unit and knew her well. Sad her retirement didn´t last many more years as I expected it would. Condolences to her family including Dennis and Jane. She´s in a better place.
Frank A. Bogdan
November 5, 2022
To: Dennis, Jane Slattery and the Lyman Family:
Sad to read about MaryAnn. You were great co-workers at the VA Medical Center!
Ed & Shirley Hennessy
November 5, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Maryann's family on her passing.
Francesca Austin
November 5, 2022
Dennis I am so sorry to read about Maryann´s passing. Of course I recall both of you well. May her spirit live on in the memories of those who knew and cared about her. Dennis, please stay well. Francesca Austin
Mary Ann
November 4, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Maryann's passing. She was a class mate and friend
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