James E. Lyman Jr., 73, passed away June 1, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Lois A. (Taylor) Lyman; father of James E. Lyman III, Robert A. Lyman (Cristina), Joseph J. Lyman (Beth), William R. Lyman (Patricia); grandfather of 7; brother of Jane O’Brien, Joseph E. Lyman and the late Barbara Spellman.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. with his funeral on Thursday at 10 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Berkshire Place Activities Fund, 455 Douglas Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.