William Lyons, known as Bill, is the son of Claude Lipman Lyons, who is the brother of Brenda Margaret Lyons, known as Peggy, who was the wife of my maternal great uncle, Simon Bernard Levin. Lyons family tree HERE
Born: 5 September 1933
Occupation: Electrical engineer, scientist and Chairman of the Claude Lyons group of companies
Married: Moira
Children
- Lucy Lyons
- Deborah Lyons
- David Lyons
William Lyons
Death
21 September 2023 in London, England at 90years of age
Obituary
William (Bill) Lyons CEng FIET FInstMC SMIEEE
5th September 1933 - 21st September 2023
Mr William Lyons, former CEO of Claude Lyons Ltd, and son of founder Mr Claude Lyons, has sadly passed away.
“It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of William Lyons, having celebrated his 90th birthday two weeks ago. William died in the early hours of 21st September 2023, comforted by his daughters Debbie and Lucy.
William was a respected long-standing colleague and friend of the Allendale Group. He was instrumental in the smooth transition of the Claude Lyons Brand after its acquisition in 2016. We are grateful for his active involvement in the development of the new website, and for his invaluable technical knowledge and guidance over the years.”
Martin Ward - former Managing Director, Claude Lyons Ltd
Our condolences go to William’s family.
Funeral Notice
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William (Bill) Lyons, CEng FIET FInstMC SMIEEE, father of Debbie and Lucy and grandfather of Connie, late Chairman of the Claude Lyons group of companies, Past Master Emeritus of the Scientific Instrument Makers’ Company and Past President of GAMBICA. Bill passed away on 21st September 2023, aged 90 years, at the Marie Curie Hospice in Hampstead.
A well-respected scientist and electrical engineer, and loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Flowers or donations will be welcome, thank you.
Please arrange for floral tributes to arrive at J H Kenyon Funeral Directors - Hampstead on Monday 9th October 2023 between 10:00am - 12:30pm.
Donations, in memory of William, may be made to Marie Curie Hospice.