Tom Lyall, 95, of Norwood and Medfield, MA passed away on September 18, 2021 following a brief illness. He was the husband of Bridget (Grier) Lyall who predeceased him in 2010. He was father to George Lyall of Greenville, SC, Barbara Lyall of Nutley, NJ, Donna (Robert) Meaney of Medfield, MA, Kevin (Cathy) Lyall of Fort Mill, SC and Patricia Lyall of Bethesda, MD. He had
eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Tom grew up in New York City and was an active member of the Fort George Presbyterian Church. He graduated from the George Washington High School in 1944. He served in the US Navy during World War II and graduated from Middlebury College in 1948. He was a divisional VP of Engineering and Manufacturing for WR Grace Corporation. In 1976 he opened, owned and operated an offset printing operation in Milford, MA until his retirement in 1996.
Upon retirement he volunteered and taught English as a second language in Framingham, MA. He became an ardent Patriots and Red Sox fan after moving to Medfield in 1972. Watching sports became a passion and he loved the many victories that the Patriots and Red Sox enjoyed over the years. Tom was also an enthusiastic golfer and a longtime member of the Walpole Country Club. He was fortunate to have an inquiring mind and enjoyed learning new things. He embraced computer technology and enjoyed the knowledge that the internet provided.
Tom's love of classical music began in high school and continued throughout his life. He was a past member of the Dedham Choral Society and had the privilege of singing at Trinity Church, Boston. He joined the choir at the Benchmark assisted living facility in Norwood, MA.
He was a proud resident of the Benchmark assisted living community on Clapboardtree Street since it opened in 2017. He was unofficially identified at Benchmark as the “Mayor“ for his initiative to meet new residents and assist them as they navigate the life changes associated with moving into a new community. He had a ready smile and a cheerful “top of the morning”
greeting to anyone he met.
Although Tom certainly had a life well lived, he may be most fondly remembered by his children and grandchildren for his always punctual Happy Birthday call during which he beautifully sang the Happy Birthday song!
Tom’s motto as he faced life's challenges was “I will adjust”. He was greatly cherished by his friends and family and will be missed.
Services will be at a later date.