William G. Lyons

William G. Lyons, 96 of Holyoke Died April 1, 2024. Born August 27, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Bill lived a life of generosity and kindness to all he knew. A wonderful legacy. His parents were Gertrude and Charles Schaefer. His step-father was William C. Lyons. Following schooling in Chappaqua N. Y., he served his country during WWII in Germany. He attended Miami of Ohio University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Accounting. His career began in New York City with Graybar Electric, then International Paper Corporation. It was unusual for a young man to have a second country home. In 1950 Bill bought a thirty acre farm house and enjoyed sharing it with friends and family for seventy plus years. He moved to the Holyoke area to be closer to this “retreat” and start a new career as President and owner of Sarawood Assisted Living in Holyoke. It was then he met his late wife Marjorie. She was his partner in life and in business. Together, they managed Sarawood Assisted Living, giving comfort and support to the residents.He is survived by his brother Robert P. Lyons and his wife Kathleen of York, PA., and John W. Lyons and his wife Frances of Newbury N.H., niece Kathleen Labonville of Sutton, New Hampshire, nephews John H. Lyons of Merrimack, N.H., Robert W. Lyons of Burke, Virginia, Mark Lyons of Lake City Florida, and Leslie Lyons of Eugene, Oregon. Bill will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a man who lived to serve others with respect, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Funeral Services will be Friday April 12 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St., Holyoke. Burial in the Chesterfield cemetery will be held at a later date.

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