Mary Patricia Lyons, age 76, of Tonawanda, New York, October 22, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph J. and Margaret MacNaughton Lyons; sister of Margaret Brooks (David Wilkins), Charles (Phyllis) Lyons and the late James (Kathleen) Lyons; aunt of Patrick (Jill) Lyons, Elizabeth (Wayne) Porterfield, Meg (Justin) Santonocito, Jonathan (Jennifer) Lyons, Elizabeth Brooks (James) Schwetrfeger), Nicholas Brooks (Holly Jolonek) and Molly Rose Lyons. Cherished by 14 great nieces and nephews. Services Private. "Tricia, Pat or Mary" taught in the Buffalo Public Schools as a reading specialist for 30 years and in retirement she became an accomplished painter. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent in Tricia's name to the Carnegie Art Center 240 Goundrey St., N. Tonawanda, NY 14120. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DenglerRobertsPernaEastAmherst.com for the Lyons family.
