family and friends with a
wealth of love and laugh lines.
Born in Woburn, MA and
retired to Clearwater, FL, she
spent her life surrounded by
family: her son, Bruce and
wife Christine of Hudson, FL;
daughter Pamela Lyon Ratta of
Hollis, NH; son Stephen and
wife Wendy of Shrewsbury,
MA; son David and wife
Patricia of Sutton, MA; as well
as her 11 grandchildren and 4
great grandchildren.
An inspiration, she prided
herself on her nursing career,
particularly as head charge
nurse at UMASS Trauma
Dept. She was a loving wife to
William Lyon, deceased 1993,
enjoying their family life and
hosting parties with friends.
She also enjoyed socializing
with the Ladies of the Red Hat
Society when she retired in
Florida. With a flair for
adventure and independence,
she bicycled across Europe and
the US, documenting her
travels along the way.
A private ceremony will be
held in the spring in Woburn,
MA. In lieu of arrangements,
please make a donation to St.
Jude’s Children’s Research
Hospital Center at
https://www.stjude.org/donate
or St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN 38105
