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Bridget "Bridie" Lyons, aged 90, of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born on January 11, 1934, in Gort, County Galway, Ireland, to Michael Forde, a farmer, and Kathleen (née O'Laughlin), Bridie carried the spirit of Ireland wherever she went. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Lyons and cherished companion of the late Robert Coulter, Bridie was the devoted mother of Patrick Lyons (Rita), Maureen Smythe (Andrew, late), Richard Lyons (Kathelene, late), Theresa Larson (Glenn), Kathleen Reilly (Dennis), Eileen Stober (Mark), and Michael Lyons (Laura). She was a proud grandmother and “Nana” to Dennis (Stefanie), Sean (Randi), Brendan, Mary Kate, Erik (Abby), Holly, John, Grace, Madison, Kelly, Claire, Patrick, Michael, and Jessica, and great-grandmother to Connor. Sister to the late Michael, Martin, and Patrick. Daughter-in-law to the late Richard and Mary Lyons. Sister-in-law to the late Beecie, Annie (Tom Gibbons), Redmond, Mary, Dick (Rita), Mike, Tom Lyons and Tess (Jack Mahoney). Survived by sister-in-laws Kathleen and Mary Forde, Kathleen and Mary Lyons, and by brother-in-law John (Brenda) Lyons. Bridie dedicated her career to serving the community, working for Cook County Assessor Tom Hynes. She was a treasured friend to many at Chicago’s Gaelic Park and Florida’s Sterling Village, where she spent countless joyful moments celebrating her love of Irish dancing and lively card games. Her warmth, laughter, and deep-rooted Irish traditions will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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