Isabelle M. Lyons, 86
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Isabelle M. Lyons, 86, of 43 Jackson St. died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at home.Born in North Adams on March 4, 1923, a daughter of Robert Henry Lyons Sr. and Mabel Huse Williams Lyons, her mother died when she was 4 and Isabelle was raised by her older sister, Martha Phillips and her husband, Francis. She attended schools in North Adams, including the former Sarah Haskins School and graduated from Drury High School in 1941.
Ms. Lyons was employed by the former Sprague Electric Co. from 1941 until retiring in 1986.
She became a member of First United Methodist Church of Williamstown in 1935 and sang in its choir for more than 50 years.
She leaves a brother, Arthur R. Lyons of Staten Island, N.Y., nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and loving and devoted friends.
She was predeceased her sisters Clara Chadwell and Martha Phillips and her brothers Charles Williams, David Lyons, Robert H. Lyons Jr., Edward Williams, Clarence Williams and Alfred Williams.
FUNERAL NOTICE - Funeral services for Ms. Lyons will take place Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Williamstown. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown.
There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations are suggested for First United Methodist Church, 777 Main St., Williamstown, MA 01267 or through Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams MA 01247.