GRANVILLE, SOUTH GLENS FALLS


Dorothy E. Lyons, 88, passed away peacefully at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Granville, N.Y. Friday March 1, 2013

Born on June 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Laura (Brady) McMahon of Malone, N.Y. Dorothy graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy Malone, N.Y. in 1943. She was married to N. Stanley Lyons Jr. for 49 years, prior to his death in 1994. While raising her family was her priority in life, she always could find time to help others in need. She also served as Cub Scout Den Mother, 4-H Leader and she belonged to The Home Bureau. During Dorothy’s 22 years as Postmaster in North Bangor, N.Y, she took great pride in being chosen to serve people from around the world as Postmaster at the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, N.Y. When Dorothy and Stanley moved to Hudson Falls, she joined the Bereavement Committee at St. Mary-St. Paul’s Church and volunteered as a Guild Member at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Dorothy had a smile, which with her blue eyes, could light up any room. Her sense of humor and great gift of faith in doing God’s will, is what helped carry her through the many tragedies she endured throughout her life on Earth.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara in 1969, her sons, David in 1991 and Michael 1996, and also her brother, Philip McMahon.

Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Bogdan and husband Robert H. of Queensbury; one son, Nelson S. Lyons III and his wife Christine of Hudson Falls; Grandchildren Adam R. Bogdan (Kristen) of South Glens Falls, Jason Bogdan of Queensbury, Scott Lyons of Clifton Park, Michael (Gerri) Lyons of Queensbury, Jody (Raymond) DeLong of Ft. Edward, Desmond (Liann) Lyons of Ft. Edward, Dawn (Pete) Gosline of Fort Edward, Denise (Patrick) Sundin of Hudson Falls; Her sister, Eleanor Paye of Malone and several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

Our family gives thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at The Orchard Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre for their dedication towards Dorothy for the past years. Appreciation also extended to Dr. William Tedesco and Dr. Paul R. Filion for their concerned care prior to her entering The Orchard Nursing Home in 2007.

Friends may call upon the family Monday March 4, 2013 from 2-6 p.m. at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 136 Main St. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. To view Dorothy’s Book of Memories, and to post online condolences for the family, please visit our website at www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.

A celebration on Dorothy’s life will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday March 5, 2013 at St. Mary’s- St. Pauls Church at 11 Wall St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 Hudson Falls, with Father Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

Per Dorothy’s request, her pall bearers will be her grandsons; Michael, Desmond and Scott Lyons and Adam and Jason Bogdan.

A reception will follow services at the McManus Hall, Hudson Falls.

Burial will be held in the spring at a later time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dorothys name to The Orchard Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre Activities Dept., 10421 State Route 40 Granville, NY 12832 or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis TN 38105.

Grieve not, nor speak of me through tears. Laugh and remember me as I continue, in spirit, to be with you in your journey.

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