Lyons, Virginia M. (Gober) of Needham, February 15, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert E. Lyons for 50 years. Loving sister of Rose DeCosta and her husband Robert of Hull, Carol Myrick and her husband Alan of Upatoi, Georgia. Sister in law of Paul Lyons of Milton and his late wife Elaine. Daughter of the late William J. and Kate Gober. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Virginia worked 38 years at the Boston Public Library. Graduate of Emmanuel College - Class of 1966 and Simmons College. Virginia enjoyed reading, international travel, opera and classical music.
Private graveside service will be held in Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116.