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THOMAS LYDON Obituary

LYDON, Br. Thomas CFX Of Danvers, age 87, a longtime Xaverian educator, formerly Br. Cephas, died Dec. 10. A Xaverian Brother for 70 years, he taught locally at St. John's Prep in Danvers, St. John's HS in Shrewsbury, and Malden Catholic HS. He leaves three siblings, Rita Whelton of the Bronx, NY, Moreen Browne of Columbia, MD, and Donald Lydon of Deer Park, NY, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings James, Marie, John, and Joseph. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11AM in the Chapel of Saint John's Preparatory School, 72 Spring St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Xaverian Brothers Cemetery, Danvers. Visitation will be prior to Mass beginning at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brother Thomas' memory may be made to the Xaverian Brothers Retirement Fund, 4409 Frederick Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., DANVERS SQUARE. Please see www.LyonsFuneral.com for directions, full obituary, and condolences. C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors 28 Elm Street, Danvers 978-777-7900 LyonsFuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2021.

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Dec

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Chapel of Saint John's Preparatory School

72 Spring St., Danvers, MA

Dec

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

72 Spring St, Danvers, MA 01923

Dec

18

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Chapel of Saint John's Preparatory School

72 Spring St., Danvers, MA

Dec

18

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

72 Spring St, Danvers, MA 01923

Funeral services provided by:

Lyons Funeral Home

28 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923-2802

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