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Mr. John W. Lyons Jr.
1939 - 2017
Mr. John W. Lyons Jr.
1939 - 2017
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BORN
1939
DIED
2017
John Lyons Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Mary (Lanagan) Lyons. Dad of Christine (John) Peterson of CT, Elizabeth (Andrew) Vitols of VA, Meagan Lyons of Scituate and John Michael (Stephanie) Lyons of OR. Grandpa of Cate, Jack and Jenevieve of CT, Ellie and Ned of VA and Taylor, Brady and Finn of OR.
Brother in law of Anne (Edward) Hines, Charles (Joan) Lanagan, Thomas (Jane) Lanagan and the late Sallie (Bill) Weiss of NH. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
At Jack's request, services will be held privately and a celebration of his life will be held in the spring.
Kindly consider making a contribution in Sallie Weiss' memory to MGH ALS Fund, c/o Krista McCabe, Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office-Suite 540, 125 Nashua Street, Boston, MA 02114.
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February 9, 2017
Dear Mary
So sorry to hear of your loss I remember Jack so fondly our deepest condolences to you & all the family
Mary & Dick Dillon
February 4, 2017
Dear Mary and family, I am sorry to hear that Jack passed away. He was such a fine gentleman. My late husband, George, really liked Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Merrilyn O'Brien
Maryanne Breen
February 1, 2017
Mary I am so sorry to hear about Jack. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family,
February 1, 2017
Mary and family I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love Tracey Wessen
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January 30, 2017
Dear Meagan - I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your whole family.
Love, Nancy (Popp) Cooney
January 28, 2017
meagan I'm so sorry to here of your fathers passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Steven OBrien
January 28, 2017
Meg so sorry to hear about your dads passing. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The O'Brien's
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
January 28, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
January 27, 2017
for Jack :" up the long ladder
down the short rope
To hell with King Billy
and God bless the pope "
Leo & Maureen McDonnell
Betty/Tom Hulbert
January 27, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go to Mary and the Lyons family for the loss of our good friend, Jack. We have fond memories of our many trips with Mary and Jack. Jack was our local guide and event planner on the trips. We will miss you and will be with Mary. Love, Betty and Tom Hulbert
January 26, 2017
Mary, So sorry. We will truly miss his smile and fun chats outside our door. We couldn't ask for sweeter neighbors. You are in our prayers.
With fondness,
Marianne, Matt, Kayla and Matty
Sandra Whiting
January 26, 2017
Megan and family Bro and I are so very saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Harold and Sandra Whiting
Linda Francis
January 26, 2017
Mary - I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sean is in grief over the loss of his buddy at the archives. He has been looking forward to reconnecting this summer and their friendship has been a highlight of this past year. We feel your sorrow but are so very grateful, and celebrate, the wonderful impact Jack has made on our son's life. - With love, Linda Francis
Mat and Rosie Brown
January 26, 2017
We are so sad to lose Jack...a dear friend and all around great guy.
Our love to all of you
Mat and Rosie
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