It is with much sadness that we the family of Mary Elizabeth Lyons 94, announce her passing on May 11,2020 at the Cape Breton regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit with her niece Charlene by her side.
Born January 11,1926, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Campbell) Lyons.
Mary worked 29years in the laundry at the Glace Bay General Hospital. Mary loved to play darts and was a member of the Saturday afternoon league at Branch 3 Legion, she was a member of the LOBA Lodge in Glace Bay. Mary was a kind and loving woman. Mary was also a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church.
Mary is survived by a sister Ethel Nearing, sister-in-law Mary with whom she resided and also many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by brothers Henry, Thomas, Daniel and Charlie; brother-in-law John Nearing; sisters-in-law Violet, Shirley and Alice.
Cremation has taken place, arrangements are entrusted to Patten Funeral Home. A service will be held at a later date when we can come together to honour her life.
Family flowers only, and donation can be made to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church building fund, Brookside St Glace Bay.
Online condolences can be sent to www.pattenfuneral.com
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