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Constance W. Lyster

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 March 2020 at 4:31 pm

Constance LysterConstance W. Lyster, 84, of Medina, entered into rest with her loving daughters at her side on Fri., March 20, 2020, at the Orchard Manor Rehab & Nursing Center. She was born April 7, 1935 in Medina, a daughter to the late Carl and Helen (Parker) Webber.

She graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1953. She married William F. Lyster on Feb. 27, 1960, and together they raised three daughters. She was a lifelong and active parishioner of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Medina. Mrs. Lyster worked with her sister, Lorraine, for 13 years at the Four Seasons Fabric Shop. She then worked in the Town of Ridgeway clerk’s office, from which she eventually retired. A talented seamstress, Mrs. Lyster enjoyed sewing and knitting. She made all of her daughters’ wedding gowns and accompanying bridesmaids’ dresses and loved to knit afghans for any newborns that came along. Mrs. Lyster also enjoyed traveling, especially her memorable trips to Ireland with her sister, Lorraine, and several shopping trips to New York City. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Brian) Albone, Linda (Michael) Wolski and Carlene (Larry) Stockwell; grandchildren, Christopher (Laura Taylor) Albone, Theresa (Justin) Gray, Kari (Roger) Jones, Jessie (Benjamin) Birch, Joshua (Melissa Carlton) Stockwell and Samantha (Isaiah) Johnson; five great-grandchildren, Nathan, Parker, Cole, Brock and Wyatt; her sister, Lorraine (late Pierson) Root; sister in-law, Alice Webber; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, William Lyster, in 2014; and her brother, Carl Webber.

Her funeral services will be held at a later date to be announced, and burial will take place in West Ridgeway Cemetery.

Memorials in Mrs. Lyster’s name may be made to Knights-Kaderli Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 684, Medina NY 14103; or to PAWS Animal Shelter, 3371 Gaines Basin Road, Albion NY 14411.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.