Walter R. Lyon
1/14/2015


LYON, Walter R. Of Duxbury, formerly of West Roxbury on January 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Agnes T. (Carrick). Loving father of Terry Fahey (William) of Duxbury, Mark of Dedham, Sean (Patricia) of Norwood and Ann Bethoney (Joseph) of Medfield. Cherished Papa of 11 grandchildren. Also survived by,a sister in law, several cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Born and raised in Boston, he was a graduate of Boston Technical High School and Northeastern University. Walter was a mechanical engineer for 37 years at Polaroid Corporation. He touched the lives of many with his warmth, kindness, intellect and zest for life and will be missed by all that knew him. Visiting hours will be held at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Monday, January 19th from 4-8 pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00 am followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 am at St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre Street, West Roxbury. Private interment at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walter’s memory may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370. U.S. Army Veteran Korean Conflict.
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