Denis Christopher Lyddane was born on January 20th, 1953, and passed peacefully on March 24th, 2023, with family at his side. He was born at Doctor's Hospital in
Washington, D.C., the third child of John Burke and Emilie Lyddane, who precede him in death, as does his first wife, Margaret Louise (1999).
Denis is survived by his second wife, Karen Sue; his brothers, Patrick (Ann), Martin Burke (Brenda); and sister, Mary Margaret (Robert). He leaves many nieces, a nephew, grand nieces and nephews.
Denis' childhood was in Falls Church; the family moved to New Baltimore in 1969. He graduated from Fauquier High School and worked as a Central Office Technician for Verizon. He was well known as 'Daddy-O' and for his extraordinary kind, caring heart. Denis thought outside the box and encouraged everyone to do the same. Always generous with his family and friends, he never hesitated to help them throughout life. Denis loved history and danced with the Victorian Dance Ensemble. He was popular in his civilian role during the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and walked for years in the National Memorial Day Parade. Denis greeted everyone with a smile and his easy-going, generous nature. His Scottish Terrier, Murray, was his pride and joy.
A memorial service and celebration of life with Father Charles Smith and Pastor Gwen Hess, is planned for Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Aldie United Methodist Church, 39325 John Mosby Highway,
Aldie, Virginia 20105, (703) 327-4377
You are encouraged to donate to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at: https://www.brafb.org/about-us/our-story/