Gary E Lyons

Gary was a wonderful and kind colleague - he will be greatly missed.

Gary was such an important part of the School of Medicine and Public Health, teaching future doctors, serving on the admissions committee and conducting interviews. He was loved by his students and we will miss him dearly.

I was really struggling in my first year of med school and Dr Lyons gave me lots of pep talks and encouragement during his office hours. He was one of the few people there who made me feel like I belonged and like I was going to get through it. So grateful to have been one of his students. Sad to hear of his passing and also smiling remembering what a great teacher he was.

Dr Lyons was one of the best teachers I have had in my medical career. It was always so clear that he cared deeply about his students' education and success. He pushed us to study hard and give our all. To this day (15 years later) I remember the beautiful photos of his travels before our lectures, how scared I was before his tests, and his eagerness to teach and answer questions. He made such an impact on me in medical school and I cannot thank him enough for that. He will be missed greatly.

I had the privilege of knowing Gary for many years as a patient in my dental practice. He was always upbeat and pleasant despite whatever obstacles were confronting him. A great guy; he will be missed.