Paula J. Lyon

Paula J. Lyon, age 69, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She was the life partner of the late Wayne D. Crowley, Jr.

Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Carlson) Kelly.

She worked as a medical receptionist for many years, most recently at Boston Medical Center – South.

Paula looked forward to vacationing in Cape Cod every year. She also enjoyed socializing with friends at the Bertocci Club and going for walks in Pine Hill Cemetery. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She was the devoted mother of Derek Lyon and his wife Paige of Foxboro, Erin DeChristopher and her husband Michael of West Bridgewater, and Kelly Lyon and her partner John Neto of Bridgewater; a brother, Robert Kelly; her loving grandchildren, Jaida Xavier, Jameson DeChristopher, Jordan Costa, Molly DeChristopher, Brendan DeChristopher, and Kai Lyon; and a nephew, Ryan O’Donnell who was like a son. Paula was the sister of the late Patricia O’Donnell. 

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 4-7pm, in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00am, at the funeral home, followed by her burial at Pine Hill Cemetery.