Ida Mary Lyon

She was born in Rumford, August 7, 1918 the daughter of the late Albert and Denise Melanson. She was educated in Rumford schools including Stephens High School.

In 1939 she married Henry R. Lyon who predeceased her in 2003 after 64 years of marriage. In her younger years she enjoyed cross country skiing and snow shoeing. She and her husband enjoyed outdoor camping at various settings throughout New England and she cherished their frequent trips to Quebec, the setting of their nuptials. She was a great homemaker, decorator, cook, and gardener. She loved to shop for a great bargain and could negotiate the best transaction.

She was loved by many and is survived by a daughter, Janice Boulay and husband Lionel "Nel" of Naples; three sons, Dr. David Lyon and wife C. Leah Holmes of Rhode Island, Gregory Lyon and wife Constance of Amherst, N.H. and Henry Lyon Jr. and wife Trudy of Windham; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary "Mariette" Patrick of New York; three brothers, Leo Melanson of Rumford, Richard Melanson of Dixfield and Albert Melanson of Germany.

She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelly Jane Boulay in 2003; a great grandson, Greyden Anctil in 2007; 2 sisters, Bella Stone and Viola Arsenault and 3 brothers, Omer, George and Alcide Melanson.

Visitation at Fortin/Auburn Friday from 9:00 AM till 10:30 AM at which time a service will be held at the funeral home. Committal to follow at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to the Chapman House, 41 Pleasant St. Auburn, ME 04210. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Lyon family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, Auburn, 217 Turner St. 783-8545