SP5 US ARMY - VIETNAM
PERHAM and LAKELAND, Fla. - David James Lyon left this life Dec. 24, 2010, after a valiant 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. He died as he lived, with unflagging courage and dignity. He was born March 15, 1943, in Caribou, to Claude and Helen Lyon. He was educated in Caribou schools, graduating in 1961 as president of his class. He valued those schoolmates, many of whom are lifelong friends and will mourn his passing. A career educator, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1966, a Master's of Education degree in 1973, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in the Superintendency in 1977. David's experience in education was varied. He held positions in Guilford, Glenburn, SAD 25, SAD 45, SAD 32 and as executive director of ECO from 2000 to 2009. The majority of his 40-plus years in education were as superintendent of schools in SAD 45, which serves Perham, Washburn and Wade.
The board of directors honored his commitment by renaming the elementary school the David J. Lyon Washburn Elementary School in October 2009.
David was a proud veteran serving with the 68th Infantry, later with Headquarters Company, 17th Combat Aviation group, from June 1969 to December 1970 in Vietnam. It was a time he remembered with both sadness and pride. At one time he held a private pilot's license and never lost interest in that pursuit.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia; a sister, Constance Ennis; and mother, Helen Quimby, both of Caribou. "Bubbie" is also survived by his stepson, Matthew Morris, whom he loved as his own; Matt's wife, Alice; and a most beloved granddaughter, Charlotte Claire, all of Old Orchard Beach. Bub will also be missed by nieces, Tammy and Terry; and nephews, Chris and Jack. Also grieving his passing are his in-laws, Clair and Nadine O'Roak of Sherman; and extended members of the Lyon/ Johnson family. He was predeceased by his father, Claude, in 1958; brother-in-law, Gordon Ennis, in 1984; his stepfather, Elwood "Joe" Quimby, in 2007; and his younger brother, John, in 2008.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a date yet to be determined at Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. (Bangor Daily News 12/28/2010)
PERHAM and LAKELAND, Fla. - David James Lyon left this life Dec. 24, 2010, after a valiant 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. He died as he lived, with unflagging courage and dignity. He was born March 15, 1943, in Caribou, to Claude and Helen Lyon. He was educated in Caribou schools, graduating in 1961 as president of his class. He valued those schoolmates, many of whom are lifelong friends and will mourn his passing. A career educator, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1966, a Master's of Education degree in 1973, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in the Superintendency in 1977. David's experience in education was varied. He held positions in Guilford, Glenburn, SAD 25, SAD 45, SAD 32 and as executive director of ECO from 2000 to 2009. The majority of his 40-plus years in education were as superintendent of schools in SAD 45, which serves Perham, Washburn and Wade.
The board of directors honored his commitment by renaming the elementary school the David J. Lyon Washburn Elementary School in October 2009.
David was a proud veteran serving with the 68th Infantry, later with Headquarters Company, 17th Combat Aviation group, from June 1969 to December 1970 in Vietnam. It was a time he remembered with both sadness and pride. At one time he held a private pilot's license and never lost interest in that pursuit.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia; a sister, Constance Ennis; and mother, Helen Quimby, both of Caribou. "Bubbie" is also survived by his stepson, Matthew Morris, whom he loved as his own; Matt's wife, Alice; and a most beloved granddaughter, Charlotte Claire, all of Old Orchard Beach. Bub will also be missed by nieces, Tammy and Terry; and nephews, Chris and Jack. Also grieving his passing are his in-laws, Clair and Nadine O'Roak of Sherman; and extended members of the Lyon/ Johnson family. He was predeceased by his father, Claude, in 1958; brother-in-law, Gordon Ennis, in 1984; his stepfather, Elwood "Joe" Quimby, in 2007; and his younger brother, John, in 2008.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a date yet to be determined at Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. (Bangor Daily News 12/28/2010)
SP5 US ARMY - VIETNAM
PERHAM and LAKELAND, Fla. - David James Lyon left this life Dec. 24, 2010, after a valiant 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. He died as he lived, with unflagging courage and dignity. He was born March 15, 1943, in Caribou, to Claude and Helen Lyon. He was educated in Caribou schools, graduating in 1961 as president of his class. He valued those schoolmates, many of whom are lifelong friends and will mourn his passing. A career educator, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1966, a Master's of Education degree in 1973, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in the Superintendency in 1977. David's experience in education was varied. He held positions in Guilford, Glenburn, SAD 25, SAD 45, SAD 32 and as executive director of ECO from 2000 to 2009. The majority of his 40-plus years in education were as superintendent of schools in SAD 45, which serves Perham, Washburn and Wade.
The board of directors honored his commitment by renaming the elementary school the David J. Lyon Washburn Elementary School in October 2009.
David was a proud veteran serving with the 68th Infantry, later with Headquarters Company, 17th Combat Aviation group, from June 1969 to December 1970 in Vietnam. It was a time he remembered with both sadness and pride. At one time he held a private pilot's license and never lost interest in that pursuit.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia; a sister, Constance Ennis; and mother, Helen Quimby, both of Caribou. "Bubbie" is also survived by his stepson, Matthew Morris, whom he loved as his own; Matt's wife, Alice; and a most beloved granddaughter, Charlotte Claire, all of Old Orchard Beach. Bub will also be missed by nieces, Tammy and Terry; and nephews, Chris and Jack. Also grieving his passing are his in-laws, Clair and Nadine O'Roak of Sherman; and extended members of the Lyon/ Johnson family. He was predeceased by his father, Claude, in 1958; brother-in-law, Gordon Ennis, in 1984; his stepfather, Elwood "Joe" Quimby, in 2007; and his younger brother, John, in 2008.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a date yet to be determined at Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. (Bangor Daily News 12/28/2010)
PERHAM and LAKELAND, Fla. - David James Lyon left this life Dec. 24, 2010, after a valiant 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. He died as he lived, with unflagging courage and dignity. He was born March 15, 1943, in Caribou, to Claude and Helen Lyon. He was educated in Caribou schools, graduating in 1961 as president of his class. He valued those schoolmates, many of whom are lifelong friends and will mourn his passing. A career educator, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1966, a Master's of Education degree in 1973, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in the Superintendency in 1977. David's experience in education was varied. He held positions in Guilford, Glenburn, SAD 25, SAD 45, SAD 32 and as executive director of ECO from 2000 to 2009. The majority of his 40-plus years in education were as superintendent of schools in SAD 45, which serves Perham, Washburn and Wade.
The board of directors honored his commitment by renaming the elementary school the David J. Lyon Washburn Elementary School in October 2009.
David was a proud veteran serving with the 68th Infantry, later with Headquarters Company, 17th Combat Aviation group, from June 1969 to December 1970 in Vietnam. It was a time he remembered with both sadness and pride. At one time he held a private pilot's license and never lost interest in that pursuit.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia; a sister, Constance Ennis; and mother, Helen Quimby, both of Caribou. "Bubbie" is also survived by his stepson, Matthew Morris, whom he loved as his own; Matt's wife, Alice; and a most beloved granddaughter, Charlotte Claire, all of Old Orchard Beach. Bub will also be missed by nieces, Tammy and Terry; and nephews, Chris and Jack. Also grieving his passing are his in-laws, Clair and Nadine O'Roak of Sherman; and extended members of the Lyon/ Johnson family. He was predeceased by his father, Claude, in 1958; brother-in-law, Gordon Ennis, in 1984; his stepfather, Elwood "Joe" Quimby, in 2007; and his younger brother, John, in 2008.
A memorial service and interment will be held at a date yet to be determined at Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. (Bangor Daily News 12/28/2010)
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