William Lyons

William J. Lyons, 82, of Hampton, NH, formerly of Stoneham died on Wednesday, March 7 at the Lifecare Center in Stoneham.

Born in Wakefield on May 11, 1929 he was the son of the late William and Bridgette (Fitzgerald) Lyons.

William was a graduate of Wakefield High School. He had served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of two Bronze Stars. He had worked as an Underwriter for Arkwright Insurance before his retirement. William had been a Stoneham resident since the 1950s and was a member of St. Patrick Church in Stoneham.

William was the husband of Shirley (Blout) Lyons. He was the father of Kevin Lyons and his wife Cindy, and Patty Breault all of Wakefield, and Janet Lyons of Northwood, NH. He was the brother of Marie Opland of Stoneham and the late Theresa Lyons. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren; Stephen, Kasey, Daniel, and David.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham on Friday at 9 a.m. Interment will be at Lindenwood Cemetery in Stoneham. Calling hours will be private.

Read William Lyons's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Visitation

Private

Service

St. Patrick Church
71 Central Street
Stoneham , MA US 02180
Friday, March 9, 2012, 9:00 AM

Cemetery

Lindenwood Cemetery
Montvale Ave.
Stoneham , MA US 02180
Friday, March 9, 2012, 10:30 AM