Alan R. Lyons

October 11, 1957 - August 19, 2015

COLEBROOK – Alan R. Lyons, 57, of Colebrook, passed away on Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, 2015, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital after a brave battle with cancer and with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 11, 1957, in West Stewartstown, a son to Richard and Edvina (Caron) Lyons. He was raised on the family farm in East Colebrook, and graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1976, where he had enjoyed participating in the FFA and in the academy chorus. Alan’s passion was always to be working in the woods. Although he worked for many years helping on the family farm and in various trucking companies, his true love was to be in the woods. Alan was a very private person, but known amongst his friends and family for a wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his mother, Edvina ‘Peanut’ Lyons of Colebrook; his brother, Ron and wife Rhonda of Colebrook; his sister Susan Robidas and husband David of Bloomfield, Vt; three nephews, one niece; and three great-nephews and a great-niece; and his faithful canine companion, Maggie. Alan is predeceased by his father, Richard, in 1992, and a nephew, Kevin, in 2002. There are no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Wed., Aug. 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. The Rev. Craig Cheney will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Lyons may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. All arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.