Obituary of Donald John Lyons

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald John Lyons announces his passing, which occurred at his home on Friday, September 8, 2017.Born in Saint John, NB on May 12, 1951; he was a son of the late Roy and Theresa (Johnson) Lyons. Donnie loved driving taxi and did it for 30 years, he was an avid dart player, loved Karaoke nights and the biggest Detroit Red Wings fan ever. He loved music, especially Bob Seger and AC/DC. He is survived by his brothers Jim Lyons (Loretta) of Grand Bay - Westfield and Darrell Lyons (Myle) of Mississauga, ON; sister, Sharon Ann Lyons of Saint John; ‘brother’: Kevin Little (Glorea); aunt: Betty Flannigan; nieces: Pamela Blanchard (David); Theresa Gordon (Paul), Tanya Campbell (Mark), Ashley Lyons, Sheila Little, Melissa Lyons, Serena Little, and Nancy; nephew: Trung; as well as many cousins. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424), with visiting on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 12 noon from St. Pius X Church, 316 Somerset Street. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 22, 2017. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.BrenansFH.com