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David Lyons memorial dedicated in Henlopen Acres

New park at town marina honors former mayor, commissioner who died in 2018
With wife Catharine Lyons and son Tim Lyons standing nearby, Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, talks about how former Henlopen Acres Mayor David Lyons’ contributions to the community exemplify civic responsibility. Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth, and Henlopen Acres resident and State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness were also in attendance. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
October 14, 2020

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Henlopen Acres Marina
47 Tidewaters
Henlopen Acres, DE 19971
United States

Friends, family and local elected officials gathered Oct. 9 at the marina in Henlopen Acres to dedicate a new memorial park created in honor of former Mayor David Lyons.

Lyons died in April 2018. He had been on the Henlopen Acres Board of Commissioners since 2007, serving the last three years as mayor.

Commissioners unanimously approved building the sitting park and memorial in September 2019 at the town marina in recognition of Lyons’ contributions to the town.

The large stone with engraved plate reads, “For his service as mayor and commissioner whose love of the Acres inspired us all.” 

The memorial park honoring the late Mayor David Lyons includes this stone and engraved plate near the Henlopen Acres marina, shaded by trees.
The family of former Mayor David Lyons is in attendance for the park dedication. Pictured are (l-r) wife Catharine Lyons, mom Mary Jane Lyons, son Tim Lyons, 7-month-old granddaughter June, daughter-in-law Anne Lyons, 2-year-old grandson Logan and son David Lyons Jr.
Henlopen Acres Mayor Joni Reich said Henlopen Acres was a better place because of David Lyons. At right is wife Catharine Lyons.
Holding his son Logan, David Lyons Jr. said his dad would have loved the new park. At right are the late mayor’s wife Catharine Lyons and son Tim Lyons.
The park is located in this grassy area at the Henlopen Acres Marina.

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Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.

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