David F. Lyons

1932 - 2013

David F. Lyons obituary, 1932-2013, Columbia, MD

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David Lyons Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 4, 2013.

On March 3, 2013, David F. Lyons, beloved husband of Mary Sliney Lyons and devoted father and grandfather of Mark Lyons, Deirdre and William Bumbera, Kathryn and Andrew Randolph, Sarah and Matthew Randolph, and Molly and Erin Bumbera, passed away after a long illness.

David was born in Boston, MA, the only son of Louise and David M. Lyons. After graduating from Boston College, where he was Freshman Class President, he joined the Army, serving two tours in Viet Nam and was awarded the Bronze Star. After retiring, he received his Masters in Education from Loyola University, then spent 10 years as a civilian with the Department of Energy. After 30 years of federal service, David spent 20 years as a substitute teacher in Howard County – these years were the love of his life, along with golf, travel and the "Friday Club".
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 9th, at 10:30 a.m., at Corpus Christi Chapel at the Trinity School, 4985 Ilchester Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Chapel's Music Room. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Please arrive before 10:30am for the Honor Guard Service. Mass begins promptly after.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Gilchrist Hospice Services of Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Rd., Suite 434, Columbia, MD 21044, (443)283-2700.

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March 12, 2013

Art Gamzon

Mary
we were so sorry to learn of the passing of Dave.Nancy & I send our
deepest sympathy and love to you and the entire family.
Art & Nancy Gamzon

March 11, 2013

Ken Stevens

Whenever we met at events, David always had a word for me as a fellow New Englander. May he rest in peace.

March 10, 2013

Arlette and Larry Loimis

On the court and in the classroom, David was always full of humor, patience and warmth. One of the mistletoe gentle we have known. He always a French quip for me, never a disparaging remark about anybody. We share with Mary and the family our warmest remembrances of David which will always bring a smile to our lips.

March 9, 2013

Wonderful memories of the many great times we all had together growing up in our mid and later teens, Dave, John Bent, Al Jelelian, Norm Brown, Gus DiMilla (his next door neighbor), Ted Nickerson who are now all together again and where we will all one day meet again. To you, Mary. our deepest sympathy to you and your wonderful and caring family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.....Ed & Pat Perry

March 9, 2013

Mary Jo Sliney

Fond memories of a beloved brother-in-law. May he rest in peace. Love and sympathy to all of you.

March 9, 2013

Steve Maher

so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, Katie...may you live in the warmth of his ever glowing spirt each day forward

March 6, 2013

Mike and Nancy Berla

Sweet! That's the word that best describes Davey for us. Always with a good word and a big smile. Never a put-down. We loved him--always will. And we'll miss him as long as we live. We'll keep a good thought for Mary and the rest of Davey's family in these difficult days.

March 6, 2013

Dave Sliney

I was always very excited to see my Uncle Dave. I knew I would be smiling and laughing a lot! He was a wonderful guy. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.

March 6, 2013

Ron Carlson

I'll miss this guy; his smile, his humor and his wonderful view of life that so affected me and I suspect everyone who knew him. Dave was a very special person who I'll remember always -

Ron Carlson

March 6, 2013

Bob Berlett

David never met a man that didn't Love him.
Our world is a sadder place, but he's in a better place. God Bless the Lyons family.

March 6, 2013

jerry harkins

Will miss his camaraderie on and off the court, We had many a good laugh together especially over his "bad" line calls.
I will miss him

JJ Harkkins

March 6, 2013

GEORGE ELLIS

TERESA AND I ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DAVID WAS A WONDERFUL MAN ALWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND. PLEASE EXCEPT OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES.

March 6, 2013

Never was there a many who loved his family more than Dave. His kindness and humor will be remembered always.

Susan and Bob Gebren

March 6, 2013

Patrick Weber

Dave and humor and presence will be missed by all of us at Fairway Hills & Hobbits Glen. Peace be with all of you.


Pat Weber and both staffs from FH & HG - Columbia, Maryland

March 5, 2013

Gina Gulliford

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 5, 2013

David Kleinke

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

March 5, 2013

Deborah Nugent Pearman

So sorry to hear of Mr. Lyons passing. He had a great talent for making everyone around him smile and feel at home. I love that he called me "the little Colleen" and Regina "the little little Colleen" it always brought a warm smile to my face. Kate and the rest of the Lyons family, during this time of pain and mourning, know that your dad was a great man who brought joy and happiness to everyone he came in contact with. Hang in there, you guys are in my prayers.

March 5, 2013

Susan & Tom Faeth

Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.

Susan & Thomas Faeth

March 5, 2013

Lorene Tompros

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." It was my pleasure to make the video for David. I could tell he was a fabulous man and had a wonderful life filled with love. May your memories stay fresh and your grief fade away.
Love,
Lorene, Tom, Evan and Adri

March 5, 2013

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were very sad to hear of your father's passing. Love, Blaise, Donna, Aidan, and Nora

March 5, 2013

Sally & Mike Trigger

Sorry we cannot be with you. I know you all will miss him very much.

March 5, 2013

Dirk and Emily Phillips

Keeping you and yours in our prayers.

March 5, 2013

Pat Harrington

My sincere sympathy on the passing of your Dad. May you celebrate the life of a wonderful man with a beautiful spirit who touched many of us. Love Pat

March 5, 2013

Katie - I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing..prayers coming for you and your family.
Paula Phillips

March 5, 2013

Elaine Feeney

Dear Katie,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. It was obvious how much you loved him.

March 5, 2013

Betsy Craig

A great man who will be so missed by so many. What a legacy he leaves behind in those he touched. I can hear his voice in my mind right now. What a kind man.

Thnking of you all as you walk through this time and sending love and paryers.

March 5, 2013

Edurne Garay

When I was eighteen and far away from home, and from time to time, feeling that sky were fooling down, to find someone that, with a few words ( and more) lets you know he is by you, gives you faith to believe you can finish what you came to do. I will never be grateful enough to him and Mary for their help and confidence. I send a pray to all of you from Spain, specially my friend Katie. Be strong as he was. Tons of love, Eddie (Madrid)

March 5, 2013

Annie Fulks

Mary and Katie, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Annie

March 4, 2013

Katie and Mary, I am sorry to hear about your loving father and husband passing. My prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Annie

March 4, 2013

Richie & Mary Lippman

Dear Mary,

Mary and I are so saddened to learn of Dave's passing. He was such a good person and I will badly miss exchanging emails with him about his beloved Red Sox, the Orioles and Laurel Racecourse as well as silly jokes and politics. I so much enjoyed hearing from him. My Mary promises she will keep in touch with you.

March 4, 2013

To the Lyons family from a fellow golfer, Red Sox agitator, lunch pal, and a good listener of David's politics, please accept my sincere sympathy. He was a real hero to me.
Bob Compher

March 4, 2013

Bob &carol Burnham

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 4, 2013

Mary, Katie and family,
I just wanted to send my love and condolences your way. I am very sorry for your loss. When I just learned of Dave's passing in the last few minutes, my first thought was sadness for your losing him but my second was a smile and a wonderful thought of how much I liked him and what a great guy I thought he was. He always had a smile on his face and what a teaser he was. Even when he was sick earlier and I'd bring food over to the house, that man would just go on and on, such a dear, funny, loving person and I shall miss him as well. Please know that I'll keep him and your family in my prayers and thoughts. I am a better person for knowing him, even for just a fleeting moment in the time of his life-he added to the joy in mine.
With love, Karen Palermo

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