Virginia S. Lyons

LYONS, Virginia (Sanderson), 83 of Norwood, Saturday February 25. Daughter of the late Dudley and Lettie (Dunn) Sanderson. Beloved wife of Gerald Lyons. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Meade and her husband Nicholas of West Falmouth, Doug Lyons and his wife Deanna of Maynard, Matthew Lyons of Boston, and Sarah Canelli and her husband Peter of Darien CT. Loving grandmother to Jocelyn, Lindsey and Paige Meade, Clayton Lyons, and Kyle, Justin, Elizabeth and Peter Canelli. Sister of Peter Sanderson of NC, and Mike Sanderson of PA. Predeceased by brothers Robert and James, sister-in law Greta and niece Joann (Sanderson) Ladds. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Ginny was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada and raised in Oneida, New York where she graduated from Vernon-Verona- Sherrill High School and went on to graduate from Green Mountain Jr. College in Vermont. Following graduation, Ginny took her free spirit to New York City where she enjoyed her career as a junior editor at Vogue Magazine. While in New York Ginny met the love of her life of 60 years, Jerry Lyons, to whom she was married for 57 years. Ginny and Jerry later settled in Norwood Massachusetts where they raised their family.

Ginny was an active member of the community and was very involved in her children’s activities. Ginny was a devoted long time member of Saint Timothy’s Parish. She was an avid volunteer and enjoyed her forty plus years as a volunteer at Norwood Hospital.

Ginny enjoyed an active social life with many friends. A gracious host, she welcomed all with an open heart and a delicious meal. Her favorite night was Christmas Eve, which will forever be remembered by her friends and family.

Memorial Mass Saturday March 4 in St. Timothy’s Church, 650 Nichols St. NORWOOD at 10 AM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Ginny’s memory to Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston MA 02115 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.