Karen passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, April 20, 2020, at her home in Boston. She was 63 years of age. Born in Boston, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Eileen (Lehane) Lyons. Karen grew up in Dorchester and attended school in Boston. Karen was a bartender for over 25 years, having worked at several restaurants and bars in Boston. Karen will be greatly missed by all of her family near and far.

Karen is the beloved mother of William J. "Billy" Linscott of Chelsea. Dear sister of Joyce Brienzi and her husband William of Quincy, Maureen McLaughlin and her husband Jim of Brockton, Laura Farma and her husband Leonard of FL. Also lovingly survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral services for Karen are private. For those who wish, we encourage family and friends to offer condolences using the guestbook below.