Reta Colleen Lyon

Surrounded by her family Reta Colleen Lyon of Glassville passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the age of 77. Born in Saint John on April 24, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Emery and Cora (Biggar) Kelley and wife of Vaughan Lyon.

Reta loved caring for those around her so her career as a nurse came natural, working for over 36 years at both the Carleton Memorial Hospital and the Northern Carleton Hospital. Reta was also an avid bingo player never missing a game.

Reta is survived by her husband of 54 years, Vaughan, 3 children, Kiska Stephenson (John) of Glassville, Kevin Lyon (Elaine Smith) of Whitecourt AB and Kelly Lyon (Vicki Black) of Howard Brook; 7 grandchildren, Josh and Jody Stephenson, Brody Lyon, Karl Lyon (Natalie), Matthew Jordan, Eric and Isaac Lyon and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers, Charles and Walter; 2 sisters, Olive and Edna.

Visitation will be held at L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Douglas Painter officiating. Interment will be in Christ Anglican Cemetery, Glassville. For those who wish, donations made to the Martin Kilfoil Fund would be appreciated. www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca 392-1115