Dianne was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 21, 1942 to Jim and Dorothy Long. She married Edward Lyons Sr. They had four beautiful children, Edward Jr, Dennis, Timothy and Jill.
Dianne and her husband were active members in their community. They helped start the Joy Group which helped touch so many young adult lives. She was a crafty woman and could often be found donating her time at the local Thrift Store.
Dianne was predeceased by her parents Jim and Dorothy Long and brothers Christopher and Jimmy. She leaves behind her husband Ed, son Eddie and wife Tammy, son Dennis and wife Christina, son Timothy, daughter Jill and husband Salvatore. As well as grandchildren Heather, Trevor, Michelle, Derek, Dennis Jr., Travis, Christopher, Sean, David, Mason, Blake, Delaney, Stella Rose, Salvatore, and great grandchildren Bryce, Jace, Cooper, Harper, Charlie, Taylor, Logan, Issac, and Isaiah.
A memorial visitation for Dianne will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at David T Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992, followed by a memorial service at 4:30 PM. The family asks visitors to wear BRIGHT colors in celebration of Dianne’s life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dianne's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 US.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.davidtfergusonfh.com for the Lyons family.