GEORGE (RED) LYONS

Condolences & Memories (16 entries)

• Dear Mona, Russ and Kim. I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I feel like we all grew up together out at trout lake. We spent so many happy years out there. And your Dad continued his visits to my parents for many years after. My Dad so truly valued his friendship. He was always my best cribbage partner and we won many games against my Mom and Dad. And the fires that he built, the rock is still cracked on the beach. My Dad, Bill and I would have been there for the service but we just found out about his passing. But just know that he was a truly great man and we will all miss him deeply. When my Mom passed, your dad was there for my Dad and was the only person that could him thru that, that was just the kind of person he was. We all loved him so much and all that he was and the greatest friend anyone could ask for. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Love always. The Scribilo Family - Posted by: Debbie Scribilo (Friiend) on: Feb 09, 2015

• I am so sorry to hear of your loss. - Posted by: Shannon Hiebert (Friend of Russ) on: Jan 31, 2015

• Our deepest condolences on the passing of George. We grew up with all of the Lyons children. Our parents were Ben and Velva Plante, long time friends of George's parents. We used to visit the family when they had a farm in Balmoral, Mb. Again we are sorry to hear about the passing of George - Posted by: Fred & Pat Plante, Dawn Berrie (Plante) (Friends - children of Ben & Vel Plante) on: Jan 24, 2015

• "Big Red" remembered with fondness. I was his secretary when he was in the office on St. James and then Logan. - Posted by: Fern McDonald (Stefaniw) (co-worker, Comstock - late 60's until 1971) on: Jan 23, 2015

• Once again, a beautiful Soul's noble presence and inevitable passing ~ wondrous ripple effect ~ goes on to touch so many. "Thanks George!" for connecting everyone that had the priviledge to know & love you Even those you'd never actually met, who quickly came to appreciate you ...through the warmth you brought to others. - Posted by: Laara Stedmann - Toronto ((Chris Carpenter's sister, Yvette Stossel's daughter)) on: Jan 23, 2015

• Our thoughts are with you and your families. Lenore & Bruce had just attended our mom's funeral in November. Our parents John and Grace Armstrong along with us, shared many visits with George's parents (Harold & Lena) at the family farm in Balmoral. Such a great family and lots of fond memories. So very sorry for your loss. Pat & Keven Hawkins, Ken & Becky Armstrong, and Ray & Giny Armstrong. - Posted by: Pat Hawkins - Armstrong Family (Petersfield) (Friends of the Lyons Family) on: Jan 22, 2015

• I knew George from when we worked out at the north Y.M.C.A. many years ago. My condolences go out to the family. - Posted by: Alex Moodrey (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2015

• A friend of fifty years, George thank you for those wonderful years, will always be back of our minds, sorry I can't formally bid you good bye on your last days but some day we will meet again. Steve - Posted by: Steve Bilan (Through Friend) on: Jan 22, 2015

• My deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Lorne How (Fiend of Russ) on: Jan 22, 2015

• George was a man that will be truly missed by all who have known him. His work ethics were an inspiration to all who worked beside him, the hardest working man I have ever known. He worked hard when on a job and he played hard in his social life. He made friends easily and valued his friends through good and bad times. Our condolences to his family in the loss of a kind, generous and humorous person who touched so many lives. Bob & Anita Misseghers - Scotch Creek, B.C. - Posted by: Bob & Anita Misseghers (Long time friend) on: Jan 22, 2015

• My condolences to the family. I work at the downtown YMCA-YWCA and I've known George for almost 4 years. He was a delight every time he came in and I always loved our little chats. He will be missed by the many friends he leaves behind here. - Posted by: Brianna (Acquaintance ) on: Jan 22, 2015

• Red was a kind and giving person. He was very easy going and would give the shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. We are proud to have known him. Our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Sandra and Hugh Korol and Marlene Mansky (Friends) on: Jan 21, 2015

• George, we will miss your attendence at our Friday coffee meetings, and the Bombers will have to win without your sage advice, Rest in Peace Big Guy/ we will surely miss you. - Posted by: John Sas (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2015

• A truly wonderful man has left this earth and gone to heaven. George was a very dear friend of Charles and Yvette Stossel for many years. They enjoyed many meals together, always followed with a card game & alot of playful teasing. Charlie passed away a few years ago, however Yvette, along with her children, kept in touch with George. It always made for a wonderful surprise when George would show up at mom's door for a visit. We will always remember George as being such a gentleman, so calm, caring and sincere. We are so sad to hear of your loss, however your dad is now resting peacefully. God has him in his keeping and we will always have him in our hearts. Most sincerely, Yvette Stossel & family - Posted by: Chris Carpenter & Dave Henry (friends) on: Jan 21, 2015

• This space is not enough to pay tribute to a man I am so grateful to have as part of my life. I met George in 1987. If I could sum up in one sentence "George" Big Red..... He was a true mid century modern model. His beliefs were of a 50's model, you work from sun rise to sunset, and gave a full day's work and you always got what you paid for. And when the job was done, the Irish in him came out, let's party, sing and dance. He knew how to stretch a dollar, and if something still had some value or use he kept it. He was a pillar of strength to the underdog, and went out of his way to help you if you appreciated and deserved his beliefs that nothing in life was for free, and you worked hard for what you had. He never spoke a harsh word to anyone, nor did I ever hear him raise his voice. Nor did he ever complain when his knees were too sore to walk, his shoulder was aching, or even through his final battle with cancer We had many a laugh through the years, I could tease him mercifully, but he always managed to get me back in some way. A song comes to mind that describes George "I did it my way". Rest in Peace my Friend and thanks for the wonderful memories. Till we meet again, I raise a rum and coke to you. - Posted by: Sharon Oger (friend, mentor to me) on: Jan 21, 2015

• Dear Mona, Russ and Kim, my heart goes out to you today --- I am so sorry to read that your Dad has passed away. We kept in contact but I had not called him recently, I wish I had. What fun he was and such a character -- we will be telling stories for years to come! He was a good and dear friend, so many good memories. Know how much he was loved. Hope to see you Saturday. love, Eileen in Kenora - Posted by: eileen wilton (friend) on: Jan 21, 2015