Albion C. Lyons, Jr.

EAST COLEBROOK, NH—Mr. Albion C. Lyons, Jr., 82, of East Colebrook, NH, passed away early Thursday morning, June 6, 2013, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, surrounded by his loving family, and after a long period of declining health. He was born on Nov. 15, 1930, in Colebrook, a son to the late Albion and Erna (Goodwin) Lyons. Albie was educated in the local schools and later served with honor in the U.S. Army as part of occupation forces in Germany following World War II. After his military service, Albie returned home and took care of the family farm. It was his life’s passion and occupation, and he was a well-known farmer in East Colebrook for more than fifty years. He was married to Janice Parker on Dec. 29, 1951. He was also active in many civic and fraternal organizations throughout his life. Albie served at one time on the Colebrook Planning Board, the Colebrook Board of Adjustment, the FHA Board in Lancaster, with the Colebrook Jaycees, and with the Colebrook men’s bowling league for many years. He was a Past Master of Evening Star Lodge #37, F. & A.M., the American Legion, and attended the Monadnock Congregational Church. Albion leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Janice “Neice” Lyons of Colebrook; his son, Daniel Lyons and wife Melony of Colebrook; two daughters, Linda Cross of Colebrook, and Barbara Daley and husband, Joseph, of Lemington, Vt.; five grandchildren, Joseph Daley III and wife Lucie of Lemington, Christine Gilbert and husband Randy, currently residing in Germany with the U.S. Army, Todd Martel of Columbia, NH, Troy Martel of Colebrook, and Jordan Hewson of Colebrook; 6 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by infant twin daughters, June and Joan in 1967; two brothers, Donald as an infant and Graydon Lyons, and a son-in-law, Stevie Cross. Calling hours will be on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service with the Masonic Burial Rite will be held on Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook with The Rev. Rebecca Larson officiating. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Lyons may be made to one’s choice of the UCVH, 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to Evening Star Lodge #37, P.O. Box 314, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Albion C. Lyons, Jr.

November 15, 1930 - June 6, 2013