Janis Lyons Obituary
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 4, 1946, she was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard H. and Alice C. (Johnson) Irving. Janis worked as a Nurse at the Greenwood Nursing Home in Wakefield, for many years.
In her spare time, Janis enjoyed knitting and reading. She also loved to go out to eat with her many friends. She was a longtime member of the Trinity Evangelical Church in North Reading. Janis will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her children; Jennifer and her husband Timothy Cusato of Harmony, Florida and James J. Lyons, Jr. of Georgetown, grandchildren; Nicolas, Samantha, Madeline and Abigail and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at a later date. Donations in Janis' memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada Street, Suite # 201, Newton, MA 02460. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home of Medford. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.
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Nancy McDonald
January 22, 2026
My dear friend "Irv" as my father used to call her! He loved her too. She was one of the sweetest women I have ever known.
Nancy Cook McDonald
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Merrily and Al Sparling
January 22, 2026
Janis was a lifelong friend and a wonderful person. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Our sincere sympathy to her friends and family! Rest in Peace Janis. Lovingly remembered by Merrily and Al Sparling
Susan Tasker
January 21, 2026
Janis was a good friend and a beautiful woman. She will forever be in my heart.
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