Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Lyons
October 25, 1925 - January 26, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Lyons, 91, of Main St., Chateaugay died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone. Born on October 25, 1925 in Chateaugay, NY, she was the daughter of William and Ella (Mellon) Ryan. She was married to John “Jack” Lyons on November 23, 1950 in St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay. He predeceased her on November 27, 2000. Mrs. Lyons graduated from Chateaugay High School in 1942 and St. Elizabeth’s College, Morristown, NJ in 1947, earning her Bachelor’s Degree. She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church. She was active with the Chateaugay Memorial Library serving on the board of directors and as secretary and treasurer. She is survived by several cousins. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Florence “Polly” DeChambeau; brothers, Robert, John, James and Donald Ryan. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Thursday, February 2 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay. Spring burial will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Chateaugay Rescue, St. Patrick’s Church or the Chateaugay Memorial Library.
Elizabeth “Betty” Lyons, 91, of Main St., Chateaugay died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone. Born on October 25, 1925 in Chateaugay, NY, she was the daughter of William and Ella (Mellon) Ryan. She... View Obituary & Service Information