LYONS, Richard Charles

Born on June 8, 1942. Passed away October 3, 2025.
Passed away surrounded by family at O’Mara House on Friday 3rd October, 2025, aged 83.
Loved husband of Joan.
Son of Isobel(dec) and Cyril(dec).
Devoted father of Johanne, Danny, Brendan & Mai, Shaun, Tim & Ali, Kate & Paul.
Adored pa of Ashleigh & Peter, Thomas & Felipe, Lochlain & Paige, Sarah, Lieb, Rigby and Jasper.
Great pa pa to Frankie.
Beloved brother of Pat Carter and Angela Geurts, brother-in law, uncle and cousin to many.
A kind and loving man who will be remembered forever, loved and missed.
Ric’s family would like to express gratitude to all the staff at O’Mara House for the loving care and support for Ric and his family.
Funeral Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
Funeral Prayers for Mr Richard Charles Lyons will be offered at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on THURSDAY (October 16, 2025) at 1.00 pm.

At the conclusion of Prayers, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

 

Richard's Service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE
Tributes
  1. To Danny and the Lyons family. Sorry to read of the passing of your dad. I can remember Rick delivering the sand to our jobs when we were preparing to do a house slab. He was always up for a joke and my dad got on great with him. A real Aussie guy. RIP.

    Brett Meyer October 7, 2025
  2. Thinking of you all Joh and sending love and hugs on the loss of your dad and Pa. He and your mum were lovely neighbours to my parents and we remember Ric with fondness.

    Sue & Pat Sleswick

    Susan Sleswick October 8, 2025
  3. Good bye to a fine man. May your soul watch over your loved ones. Linda Dalton and children xx

    Linda Dalton October 8, 2025
  4. Dearest Joh,
    Thinking of you and your family. It’s such a sad day when a very loved father closes his eyes to his life here on earth.
    You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Take courage dear Joh. Love Eleanor

    Eleanor (Ayres) Krieger October 8, 2025
  5. To Joh, Danny and Brendan, my thoughts are with you and your families at this time. Love and hugs

    Sharon Richards October 8, 2025
  6. Dear Joh , Ashley and Tom , so sorry for the passing of your Dad . Thinking of you all.
    Love Rhonda , Peter , Michale, , Matt and Holly

    Rhonda Waanders October 8, 2025
  7. Thinking of you Kate , Paul and all the Lyons family. May your dad rest in heavenly peace.

    Bridie and Koldo Fernandez Ridge, Bilbao October 8, 2025
  8. My sincere condolences to Joan and family on the passing of Ric. Wonderful memories. Noelene, Annette, John (dec) and Peter Wills.

    Noelene Wills October 8, 2025
  9. Kate and Paul, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Kate 😥. Thinking of you both and all your Dad’s family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

    Paula & Andy (Ireland) October 8, 2025
  10. Sincere condolences to Kate & Paul & all Richard’s family & friends of your profound loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. May his soul Rest in Peace.

    Karen Mannion & all the staff of FORUM Connemara October 8, 2025
  11. Sending our deepest condolences to Joh, Ash and Tom and families. May your beloved Dad and Pa rest in peace.

    Love and prayers
    Phoebe and family

    Phoebe Van Lambaart October 9, 2025
  12. Sincere condolences to all the Lyons family on the passing of your dear Husband, Dad and grandad. Regards Chris and Sue Membrwy

    Sue Membrey October 9, 2025
  13. Dear Kate, thinking of you and your family at this sad time. So glad you made it back to spend time with your lovely Dad. Deepest sympathy from Eithne.

    Eithne O Halloran October 9, 2025
  14. To Kate and the Lyons family, Deepest sympathy on the passing of your gorgeous Dad. Our love and support is with you. Love Rhiannon, Andrew and Teddy xxx

    Rhiannon Smith October 10, 2025
  15. Joan, John, Ash, Tom & family, my thoughts and prayerscare with you at this time. Theresa

    Theresa Denny October 12, 2025
  16. Sending lots of love to Tim & the whole Lyons family. Our hearts & thoughts are with you all.
    Meredith & Dave Stranger

    Meredith Brand October 15, 2025
  17. Condolences to the Lyons family, parents were great friends for many years. Great family man to his family. Rest in peace Rick. Shirley Van Heurck and family.

    Shirley Van Heurck October 15, 2025
  18. Sad to hear of the passing of a great Husband Father and Grand Dad

    A hard act to follow in the Grand Pa role

    Loving wishes to Joan and Family

    Des Dalton October 15, 2025
  19. To Joan and family. So saddened to hear of your loving Rick’s passing ,heart felt sympathy to you all
    Love Emilio, Rosa Mazza and family.

    Emilio and Rosa Mazza October 15, 2025
  20. Thinking of you all at this time, sending my deepest condolences.

    Andrew Needham October 16, 2025
  21. My beloved cousin who I will miss forever. Fabulous memories of days gone by, you will always have a place in my heart- darling Ric.
    Love forever to everyone and deepest condolences.

    Janice Thiele October 16, 2025
  22. VALE dearest Ric
    Our deepest condolences to Joan and family.
    Our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
    May he rest in peace knowing he was deeply loved and cared for.
    Kindest
    Sahra & Matt O’Bryan and family

    Sahra OBryan October 16, 2025
  23. To dear Joan, so very sad to hear of the loss of your beloved Ric, my heart goes out to you and your family 🙏🥰

    Doris Jennings October 16, 2025