AUBURN, Mass. – Lewis R. Lyons, 90, formerly of Dennysville, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Life Care Center of Auburn, after a brief illness. He was born in Eastport, a son of the late Carl and Eliza (Brown) Lyons. Lewis was a graduate of Dennysville High School and was a Down East resident most of his life, moving to Auburn, Mass., a short time ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, being honorably discharged as a private first class in 1945. He saw action as a member of the 7th Calvary in the Aleutian Islands, Philippines, Okinawa and Korea, during four beach landings. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. Mr. Lyons worked as a laborer for most of his life, and retired from Central Maine Railroad in 1982 as a foreman. After his retirement, Lewis became an avid gardener with his brother, Milton. He also enjoyed camping and bird watching. Lewis was a trustee of Dennysville Congregational Church, and was a former member of Dennysville Volunteer Fire Department and Dennysville Grange. He shared 20 years of marriage to his late wife, Gloria (Cox) Lyon, who died in 1965. He is survived by his two sons, C. Lewis Lyons of Uxbridge, Mass., and Roy W. Lyons and his wife of Douglas, Mass.; his daughter, Michelle L. Prudenzano and her husband, Roger, of Essex, Vt.; his five grandchildren, Erin Lyons, Joseph Lyons, Nicole Lyons, Shannon Lyons and Vanessa Hilton; his three great-grandchildren, Noah Rosario, Emma Lyons and Camden Stewart; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughter, Valerie Lyons; his brother, Milton Lyons; and his sister, Aleta Matherson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn, Mass. A prayer service will be held after the visitation. After cremation, burial services will be held in the spring at Dennysville Cemetery, Dennysville. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Life Care Center of Auburn, 14 Masonic Circle, Auburn, MA 01501. To leave a message of condolence for the family and his Book of Memories, please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
LEWIS R. LYONS
