Donald Lyon

Donald R. "Don" Lyon, 72, of Lyndonville, died suddenly early Monday morning March 23, 2015 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born March 14, 1943 in Gilman, VT the son of Reynold and Jeanette (Sylvaine) Lyon. Don worked as a painting contractor for many years. He also worked for several years for Ethan Allen Inc. in Orleans, VT building furniture. He liked helping people and volunteered at the Burke Senior Meal Site in West Burke and later at the Lyndon Area Meal Site at the Darling Inn for many years. Favorite pastimes included playing cribbage, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Karen Lyon of Lyndonville, VT (P.O. Box 1065, 05851); two children, Gidget Lyon of Lyndonville and Yancy Lyon of Tennessee; two step-children, Mollie Smith of Utica, NY and Samantha Badger of Williamstown, VT; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter; four brothers, Rodger Lyon and his wife of Texas, Al Lyon of Connecticut, Ray Lyon and his wife of Florida and Ron Lyon of New Hampshire; a sister, Shirley Spencer and her husband Richard of East Concord; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Graveside funeral services will be held Friday May 8, 2015 at 2:00PM at Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. Donations made in his memory may be directed to the Burke Senior Meal Site, P. O. Box 100, West Burke, VT 05871 or to the Lyndon Area Meal Site, 76 Depot Street, Lyndonville, VT 05851. Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.guibordfh.com. Arrangements are by Guibord Funeral Home of Lyndonville.