Robert William James “Bob” Lyons of Lucknow, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at Wingham and District Hospital in his 90th year. Born in West Wawanosh Township, Jan. 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Ureana (Purves) and Robert Lyons. Bob was a farmer and also worked at the Lucknow Sales Barn. He was a life member of the Lucknow and District Lions Club and enjoyed serving his community. Survived by his sisters, Doris Culbert of Lucknow and Margaret Neabel of Mississauga. Also missed by his nephews, Don (Linda) Culbert of Dungannon, Jack (Karen) Culbert of Holland Centre, and Brian (Karen) Neabel of Mississauga; and nieces, Barb (Ron) Snowden of Lucknow, Betty (Brad) Lewis of Blyth, Dorothy (Dave) Bere of Dungannon, Joanne (Wolfgang) Weber of Clinton and Sharon (James) Jones of Edmonton. Bob is also remembered by his many close friends and extended family members. Predeceased by his parents; brothers-in-law, Howard Culbert and John Rae; and nephew, Dan Neabel. The family would like to extend a thank you for the incredible care Bob received at Sepoy Manor and Braemar Nursing Home, as well as the Wingham and District Hospital for the care and compassion shown to him and his family in his final days. The funeral will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at Noon. Interment, Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Lucknow and District Lions Club, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. |
