Matthew Judd Lyon, 37, of Derby, VT passed away on December 24, 2023 in Burlington, VT. He was born on December 9, 1986 in Newport, VT to Randall Lyon and Donna Judd.

Matthew worked as a service technician for Lyon's Dairy for many years. In his free time he enjoyed going hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling. Matthew had a very special place in his heart for kids and loved holding babies. Often times he would take his little buddies Emmett, Levi and his daughter Lorelei down to the Clyde River behind his house. There they would go fishing, have bonfires and camp out. Matt loved cooking and sharing meals with others and all were welcome at his table. He would cook meals at his Grandpa Lyon's and was affectionately known as the "Chef" at home. Matthew was a member of the Elks Lodge in Derby and enjoyed spending time with friends there and at the Cow Palace.

Matt is survived by his beloved daughter Lorelei Anne Lyon. His father Randall Lyon and partner Jan, his mother Donna Judd and partner Jim, his brother Shawn Lyon and wife Michelle along with their daughters Annabella and Arianna, paternal grandfather Guy Lyon, maternal grandfather Lawrence Judd and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Matthew also leaves behind many special friends including Emmett (AKA Lil' Man), whom he always treated like his own son, Jeff Charland whom was his best friend since child hood, his 2 "brothers from another mother" Travis and Ryan Besaw and the best neighbors and close friends Maurice and Rhonda Besaw.

Matthew was predeceased by his grandmothers Mabel Judd and Phyllis Lyon, uncle Keith Judd, cousin Adam Judd and special buddy Levi (AKA Lil man #2).

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Matthew's name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Online condolences may be made at Curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.