Elaine Anne (Kudzia) Lyons

December 1, 1942 - October 15, 2018

Elaine A. (Kudzia) Lyons, 75, of Andover, passed away on October 15, 2018 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston surrounded by her devoted family. Born on December 1, 1942, she was raised and educated in Methuen graduating from Tenney High School with the Class of 1960. Elaine was a devout Boston sports fan (GO RED SOX) who was very selfless. She volunteered her time at the Lazarus House, enjoyed antiques, home restoration, yard work, gardening and loved animals. Elaine was the proud matriarch of her family. She touched many lives and will fondly be loved, cherished, and missed by all. Elaine is survived by her beloved husband, Arthur W. “Bill” Lyons II of Andover, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage. She is also survived by her two children; her daughter, Suzanne C. Lyons and her son, Arthur W. “Bill” Lyons III, both of Andover. She was the devoted grandmother to three grandchildren and one great grandchild; her granddaughter, Jamie A. Errichiello and her great granddaughter, Isabella M. Errichiello of East Rutherford, NJ, her grandson, Alexander A. Sateri of Rockville, MD, and her grandson, Conor Hews of Lowell, MA. Elaine is also survived by her mother Anna B. (Busta) Kudzia of Methuen, her brother Walter Kudzia and his wife Fran of NY and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, James F. Kudzia. Visitation for Elaine will be held Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 1 PM at the Chapel at West Parish Garden Cemetery, 129 Reservation Road, Andover, MA. Interment to follow at the conclusion of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Elaine’s memory to the Lazarus House Ministries, 412 Hampshire St, Lawrence, MA 01841. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is proud to serve the Lyons family.