New Bedford – Walter John Lyons, 80, husband of Doris M. (Neary) Lyons, of Cummings Lane, Westport, died Thursday, March 18, 2004 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford the son of the late Michael F. and Cecile (Sassiville) Lyons, he had lived in Westport since 1985. He was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 25 years before retiring in 1984.
Mr. Lyons was a United States Navy veteran of WWII. He also enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.
Survivors including his wife are a daughter: Kathleen Matteson of Freetown; a granddaughter: Kristen Matteson; and a niece.
He was also the grandfather of the late Michael Matteson.
Calling Hours are omitted.
Funeral services will be private.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, Attn: Communications Dept.