Doris R. Lyon

Doris R. Lyon, Age 84, of Troy passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Bradford County Manor. Doris was born October 15, 1932 in Canandaigua, NY daughter of the late Ralph & Jessie (Alexander) Robbins. She was a graduate of Troy High School Class of 1950. She and the late James N. Lyon were married on January 29, 1955 and celebrated 57 years together prior to his passing on July 5, 2012. Doris was employed by Kennedy Valve in Elmira, NY and later with the family business Lyon Excavating. She attended the Olde Covert Church and the Sylvania Presbyterian Church. Doris was a member of the Sylvania Ladies Aid, the local Airstream Camping Club where both she and Jim enjoyed their many adventures together. In her spare time she loved cooking, sewing, bowling and could always be found with her canine companions.

Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (Keith) Dewey of Troy, sons, Jerry Lyon of Sylvania, Bradley (Julie) Lyon of Spring Mills, grandchildren, Jenna (Anthony) Close of Troy, Capt. Curtis (Ben) Dewey of Hurlburt Field, FL, Blake Dewey of Troy, Connor Lyon of Troy, great grandchildren, Mason Close and Elizabeth Close, special nephews and niece, David Bartlett Norma (Randy) Spencer, Larry Case, her best friend of 70 years, Rosalie Kingsley of Springfield, several other nieces, nephews and friends.

Doris was pre deceased by her parents, husband James N. Lyon, three brothers, Ace, Glen and Llewellyn Robbins, two sisters, Lucille Bartlett, Betty Robbins  and  a brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Sylvia) Lyon.

Family and friends are invited to call from 1 to 2 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Gerald W. Vickery Funeral and Cremation Service, Inc. 1093 West Main Street, Troy, PA 16947. Her funeral and committal service will be held at 2 PM with Reverend Ken Marple officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.

Memorials are in her memory are directed to the Olde Covert Church, 8698 Old Stage Road, Troy, PA 16947 or to the Bradford County Humane Society, US Highway 220, Ulster, PA 18850.

Send online condolences to Vickeryfh.com.

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