Ruth Carolyn (Popple) Lyon 83, a gifted artist and writer of Canaan NH, formerly of Randolph and Monument Beach died on Friday October 29, 2004 in Canaan NH. Born in Newport RI, Ruth grew up and spent many of her earlier years in the Rhode Island Area. In 1961 Ruth moved to Randolph with her husband the Rev. Walter K. Lyon who was assigned to of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Randolph. Rev. Walter K. Lyon died in 1965 and Ruth remained with her family in Randolph until 1980. She later went to lived with her daughter Carrie in Monument Beach and resided there for 17 years. Ruth is survived by her 6 children; Kenneth Lyon of Lincoln RI, Ruth Ann Cedarholm of Needham, W. Donald Lyon of Deland FL, Carrie French of Canaan NH, Kathleen Varnese and Mary Beth Klunder both of Lebanon NH. She also leaves her 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church 120 North Main St. Randolph on Wednesday Nov. 3rd at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to the American Heart Assc. 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.