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Winthrop “Wimpy” Lyon

Published: April 24, 2011 12 Condolences

Winthrop

1933 – 2011

Pomfret Center – Winthrop E. Lyon, 77, of Youngs Rd., died Saturday April 23, 2011, in Westview Healthcare with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Marsha (Meader) Lyon. Born in Willimantic, he was the son of the late Rolfe and Clara (Barton) Lyon.

Mr. Lyon worked for John M. Dean while serving as Assistant Fire Chief for the West Thompson Fire Department before leaving in 1970 to start his own construction company, Lyon Construction. He enjoyed music, traveling, his pets, and most especially spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Winthrop was survived by his daughters, Debra Castonguay and her husband Jack of Thompson; and Denise Briere and her husband Albert (Butch) of Putnam; his son, Dennis Lyon and his wife Denise of Plainfield; his step-son Donovan Fickett of Pomfret; his step-daughter Jillian Fickett of Oak Bluffs, MA; his sister, Patricia Marquis and her husband Henry of Putnam; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Winthrop’s family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2011 followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Abington Cemetery, Pomfret. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Abington Cemetery, CT, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, North Grosvenordale, Pomfret Center, Putnam, Valade Funeral Home, West Thompson Fire Department, Westview Healthcare Center, Winthrop “Wimpy” Lyon

Condolence Messages

  1. Rebecca Landry

    April 25, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Dear Marsha and Family –

    I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you all strengh and faith during this hard time.

    Rebecca

  2. MJ WILLIAMS

    April 25, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Marsha,
    I’m so sorry to hear about your husband.
    I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
    MJ

  3. Rhonda

    April 25, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Denise and Marsha, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

    Rhonda

  4. Cindy Preston

    April 25, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Marsha and family, My thoughts are with you all. Much love.

  5. Michele Monahan-Johnson

    April 25, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Marsha I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
    Michele Monahan-Johnson

  6. Susan and James

    April 25, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Dearest Marsha,

    He loved you. You loved him and it was such a joy to see you together when you came to visit. You made some wonderful memories.

    God bless you for your devotion and care. Praying for you and all your family.

    With love,
    Susan & James

  7. Marie Cura

    April 25, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    Marsha….My thoughts and prayers are with you….God Bless you and your family …You are a devoted wife and mother….take care…

  8. Joanne M. Panciera

    April 25, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Marsha. So sorry to hear about your beloved husband Winthrop. Thank you for letting me know. My prayers are with you and your family………….Joanne

  9. Marie Miller

    April 27, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    May you and your family be consoled with spiritual blessings in your loss. My heart warmth sympathy and prayers for you strength. Love, Marie

  10. Beverly Schena

    April 27, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Marsha, I am so sorry for your loss, I have more than 50 cousins, he and his sister Patsy were my favorites. I hope to attend the service.

    Beverly Davis Schena

  11. Mary Beth Parent

    April 28, 2011 at 9:50 am

    Marsha, keeping you and your family in prayer. Much love, Mary

  12. Sue Soloperto

    April 28, 2011 at 11:06 am

    Dear Marsha,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Take strength in your memories and surround yourself with family and friends to help you through. With Sympathy, Sue

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