Ralph E Lyon

Ralph Edward Lyon, born September 16, 1927 in Bridgeport, CT, passed from this life on March 27 in Acton, MA. He was predeceased by his parents Leila B. Lyon, Harry E. Lyon and younger brother Norman E. Lyon. Ralph was the loving and deeply devoted husband of Betty A. Lyon for 67 years, father of Jan and (Tom) Andrews of Woodbury, CT, Robert and (JoAnn) Lyon of New London, NH and James and (Liz Lehman) of Concord, MA. Ralph leaves behind seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ralph proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1948 on the USS Pocono and USS Albany. He graduated from Central High School and the Progressive School of Photography. His career was in the printing business, having worked as a Lithographic printer for many years at New England Printing and Reproduction Services in Bridgeport, CT. Additionally Ralph started his own printing business, Magna Graphics Inc., in Bridgeport, CT. He was an accomplished musician since childhood and played piano with several Fairfield County bands. He was an accomplished artist, having produced many oil paintings that hang in family and friends homes to this day. In addition to these talents, he remained a humble man, always ready to help a friend or neighbor. Ralph was also known as a very generous man who put the needs of his children and grandchildren ahead of his own. He lived most of his life in Trumbull, CT, where he was happiest working around his home and spending time with his family. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.