Career
He served as mayor of Steelton and later of Sault Ste. Marie itself. He represented the electoral district of Sault Ste. As minister, his major contribution was the creation of the Ontario Provincial Air Service in 1924.
After starting his working life in construction, Lyons established Lyons Fuel and Supply Company Limited in Sault Ste.
Marie in 1912. Marie in the Legislative Assembly from 1951 until his death in 1962.