Theresa M. (Harrington) Lyons, 98, of New Bedford died Saturday January 12, 2002 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Lyons,and daughter of the late Maurice and Bridget R. (Manley) Harrington.
A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
Mrs. Lyons was formerly employed as a rubber inspector at the Acushnet Company until her retirement.
She was a member of the Catholic Women's Club, the Daughters of Isabella, and the Holy Name-Sacred Heart Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son, John V. Lyons, and his wife Frances, of New Bedford; a brother, John B. Harrington of Wallington, NJ; 4 grandchildren, Margaret A. Lyons of New Bedford, John F. Lyons of Lufkin, Texas, Catherine M. Lyons of Holyoke, and Bridget A. Lyons of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and 6 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jillian Greaney, Veronica and Adam Lyons, Lindsay and Nina Brown.She was the sister of the late Anna M. Harrington, Winifred B. Harrington, Nora Donaghy, Mary Agnes McCarthy, Francis Harrington, Leo Harrington, and Maurice T. Harrington.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordWednesday January 16, 2001 at 9 AM.Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday January 15, 2002 from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish,121 Mount Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA 02740.