It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Lyons announce his passing, in his 67th year, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Dennis passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton, with his beloved wife Maggie (nee Crane) of 47 years by his side. He was the son of Lawrence “Joe” Lyons and Dorothy “Eleanor” Lyons, and a loving father of Nicholas (Jennifer) Lyons, Tara (Shandon) Jarvis and predeceased by his son Dayton Lyons. He was blessed with grandchildren, Sawyer, Becker, Hudson and Stella. He was brother of Gary Lyons, Karen (Harry) Lammes, and Brenda (Mike) Aman. Dennis was son-in-law of Robert and Marcelle Crane, brother-in-law of Cindy (late Paul) McLaren, Carol (Doug) Jones, and he was uncle of Trevor, Cory, Adam, Heather, Jacquelyne, and Zachary.
Dennis was born on July 12, 1959 and raised in Picton, Ontario. He worked as a millwright at Dofasco for 40 years. He was a long-time resident of Canfield, Ontario. Dennis was an avid snowmobiler, enjoying many long-distance trips and making many memories along the way with friends. Dennis enjoyed hunting and the camaraderie that came along with it. His favourite season was winter, and he enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends at the cottage, his favourite place of all. Although he didn’t like to have the spotlight on him, Dennis never missed a chance to celebrate life with the people he loved.
We would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Coschi, the oncology team, and the staff at Juravinski Hospital and St. Peters Hospital for the excellent comfort and care that they provided to Dennis.
Dennis will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. A celebration of life will take place at the MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1-4pm AND at the Friendship United Church Hall in Demorestville, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 1-3pm. Friends and family are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.millerfuneralchapel.ca