Faith V. Lyons 79, passed away on March 27th  2013 in Rochester. Faith V. Cavanaugh was born December 29, 1933 in Manitowoc, WI.

She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas, a WWII veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.

She is survived by her four children Elizabeth Lyons of St Louis Park, MN, Constance Burk (Kevin) of Newburgh, IN , Mark Lyons of Sargeant MN, and Patricia Todd (John) Of Inver Grove Heights, MN, 6 grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

Faith worked at the Mayo Clinic for 35 years. After retiring she enjoyed making quilts, playing cards, golfing and traveling. She volunteered at Channel One, Mayo Civic Center, OMC Hospital and once served as president of the Widowed Persons Association.

The Funeral Mass for Faith will be held at 10:30AM on April 2, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday April 1st, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass.

Memorial contributions can be made to Seasons Hospice Rochester.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com