WATERBURY- Richard Lee Lyons, 59, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lisa L. (L’Esperance) Lyons who he was married to for 17 years.
Mr. Lyons was born November 15, 1961 in Howell, MI son of Joyce (Holderness) and the late Dean Lyons.
Richard was a Power Operator at First Light Power Resources at the time of his passing. He was a member of the American Legion Post #195 in Watertown.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children Donald Giard of Rutherford College, NC, Linda Giard of Woonsocket, RI, and Brian Fisette of Morganton, NC; siblings Charles and his wife Terri Lyons of Huntington Beach, CA, Lori Blouin Westland, MI; his grandchild Cora Phaneuf; three nieces Jessica, Ashley, and Trisha; two nephews Daniel, and David; and his two dogs Louie, and Lola. Rich was predeceased by his brother-in-law Daniel Blouin.
All services for Mr. Lyons are private and at the convenience of the family. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury, 496 Chase Ave, 06704 is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations in Rich’s name can be made to the American Legion Post #195, 62 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795, or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd St, New York, NY 10128-6804.