RIP: Well-known Mayo town native mourned by many upon passing
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The Knock native was a man of quiet and unassuming disposition, and will be missed by all who knew him
THE death took place recently of John Lyons, Main Street, Knock.
He was a man of quiet and unassuming disposition who was highly thought of by all who knew him around the years.
John was born and raised in Dublin to Mayo parents with strong connection to Aghamore parish.
John and Ann and family came to reside in Knock a good few years ago and quickly settled into the local community and endeared themselves in a gentle way to neighbours and new friends.
He worked in the office of Frank Harrington’s company for some years where he was a loyal and cherished colleague and held in great regard by all the staff.
The community extends condolences to Ann and the family on the passing of John.
Reposing was in the Marian Funeral Home, Knock on Monday evening.
Following the celebration of Mass on Tuesday morning, interment took place in Knock cemetery.
John, who was predeceased by his brothers Martin and Brendan and his son-in-law Barry Byrne, will be sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughter Aisling, son Cormac, daughter-in-law Aislinn and his grandchildren Sadhbh, Cathal, Donnacha, Fianna and Seán, his brother Noel and sister Noreen, nieces, nephews and friends.