John Joseph Lyman Jr.

MILLERTON — John Joseph Lyman Jr., 61, a lifelong resident of Millerton, died at home on May 30, 2012. Mr. Lyman was a supervisor at Wassaic Developmental Center for more than 40 years. In addition to his employment at Wassaic he was also a police officer with the Village of Millerton Police Department for 18 years, before retiring in 2005. He was born Sept. 16, 1950, in Poughkeepsie, the son of the late Donna (Sanders) and John J. Lyman Sr. Mr. Lyman was a graduate of Webutuck High School, class of 1968. He received an associate’s degree in food management from Delhi State University of New York. He married Mary Saunders on Aug. 8, 1970, in Sheffield, Mass. Mrs. Lyman survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Danielle Bailey and her husband, Albert, of Millerton; his two sons, Eric Lyman and his wife, Kim, of Gallatin, N.Y., and John Lyman of Millerton; a brother, Michael Lyman and his wife, Carol, of Millerton; his sister, Barbara Reeves; four grandchildren, Jacob and Skyler Lyman and Emma and A.J. Bailey; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Lyman was predeceased by a brother, Richard Lyman; and two sisters, Patricia VanCour and Sandra Juchem. Mr. Lyman was an honorary life member of the Millerton Fire Company and an honorary member of the Millerton American Legion Post 178. He coached Little League baseball for many years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved being a grandfather. The Millerton Fire Company conducted services on June 1 from the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton. A Mass of Christian burial was held June 2 at St. Patrick’s Church in Millerton with the Rev. Kent Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Amenia Island Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the NorthEast-Millerton Library, 75 Main St., PO Box 786, Millerton, NY 12546. To leave an online condolence go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.