Michael R. Pyburn
June 4, 1954 ~ November 7, 2020
Michael R. Pyburn, 66, died early Saturday morning, November 7, 2020 at Salem Hospital following an 11-month battle with thymic cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Cormier) Pyburn, with whom he would share thirty-seven years of marriage on November 12th.
Born in Lynn on June 4, 1954, he was the son of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Gambale) Pyburn. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1973 and the Franklin Institute.
For many years, Michael was employed in Wilmington by Lucci Realty Trust.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed skiing, hiking, climbing, and kayaking.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two children, Allison Pyburn and her husband Michael Gens of Belmont and Benjamin Pyburn and his wife Carolyn Conway Pyburn of Marblehead, his cherished granddaughter, Riley Pyburn, his brother, Joseph Pyburn and his wife Roberta of Danvers, his mother-in-law, Genevieve Cormier of Salem, his sisters-and-brothers-in-law, Dianne and Ronald Oulette of NH and Bill and Gail Cormier of Marblehead, his lifelong friend Martha Costello of Danvers, and many nieces and nephews.
His Graveside Service will be Friday, November 13, 2020 at 1:30PM in Annunciation Cemetery, 155 Hobart St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-6PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing, and are respectfully asked for no physical contact with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the White Mountain Trail Collective, PO Box 26, Ashland NH 03217, www.wmtrailcollective.org or in support of thymic cancer research to Massachusetts General Hospital, c/o MGH Development Office, attn: Keith Erickson, 125 Nashua St. #540, Boston, MA 02114, giving.massgeneral.org/donate. For directions or to share an expression of sympathy, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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We didn’t know Mike very well, or for very long, but one can tell very quickly when someone is a very good person like Mike.
to family of Mike, very sorry to here of Mike’s passing, he will be missed dearly. always tops on anything he did. he is now on highest mountain he could find. love Kathleen & Richard Mello of Danvers
We are so sorry for your loss. Michael will always be loved by the Lucci family. He was such an important person to us. We will miss him deeply. He was kind, knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. He can never be replaced. We felt like he was part of our family. He always gave great advice with construction and he was a true friend. He was so knowledgeable. He was truly a special person and our family will deeply miss him. We will always love you Michael. Debbie Lucci
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I learned of Mike’s passing with great shock and sadness. Although many years have passed since I worked with Mike at C.P.Berry he left quite a lasting impression on me. His good nature, wry wit, work ethic, keen perspective and above all his devotion to family made him a pleasure to be around. My most sincere condolences to Elaine and all others he loved and who loved him.
We are very saddened to hear of Mikes passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mike was a wonderful man, and made a personal impact on many of our families. He was thoughtful, caring and always willing to help any way he could. Whether it was helping to do a science project for one of the kids, building an addition to someone’s home, or just being a good friend, Mike never disappointed. Mike has had a positive influence in all our lives, and no matter where we look – work or home – we see the impact and will remember Mike. He will be missed.
— The Glynn Family and Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Team
From all us at InLine Mechanical to Mike’s Family… I am sure we do not have to tell you what an absolutely amazing person Mike was. We are so deeply sorry to all of you.
He truly became a member of our family here at work and there was nothing that man could not do or fix. We loved just knowing he was in the building and our dog Leo, who adored him, (I’m sure every animal did) would just go crazy at the sound of his voice knowing Mike would always make time to play with him. We loved hearing about all his stories and never met anyone so active and adventurous. We are lucky enough to have some of his drawings in the office (yes, that man could even draw, just another one of his many talents), they are just another reminder of him and we are so happy to have them. To say he will be missed by all of us is an understatement. Please know we are thinking about all of you and sending are most deepest condolences. Mike, Kevin, Marc, Dan, Alec, Ammar, Terri, Alicia and Julie
Elaine, Martha, Allison and Ben. I can’t believe that I have known Mike for 51 years. Mike was family a dear member of the Costello family. All my memories of Mike are of his smiling face. He was always so sweet and helpful and always willing to be there for us. Thank you for sharing him with us my life is so full for having known him and having him in my life. Thank you for his friendship to Martha he meant so much to her. Alli all the years I watched you grow up and saw you with your dad it was obvious you were daddy’s girl and he would move heaven and earth for you. We are so truly blessed and so honored to call Mike our family and loved him so much. Our hearts are broken but full because of him. I was fortunate to see Mike last year at Emma wedding and it was just like I always remembered the kind gentle man with the huge heart and smile Heaven has gained a special angel. Michael, may the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. With much love, Joanne(Costello) and Alan Davidson
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