Janice M. (Budzinski) Lyons, age 74, passed away on Nov. 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Myrtle W. (Deinstadt) Budzinski. Janice worked as a nurse for the Monson Developmental Center for many years before she retired. Additionally, she had owned & operated 2 successful small businesses. She also enjoyed work as an ordained Pastoral Minister and belonged to the 3rd Order of Saint Dominic. Janice leaves her beloved daughter Lori Marchand and her husband Raymond of Springfield and her beloved K9 companion Daisy. She is predeceased by her husband, John Lyons and her brothers John and Lawrence. A prayer service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday Nov. 12, 2020 in the Chapel of the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 264 Cottage St, Springfield, MA 01104.