Amherst, Francis B. Lyman, Jr. died peacefully on December 13, 2015 after a long illness. Francis was born May 15, 1929 in Pelham, MA., to the late Brainard and Dorothy {McKnight} Lyman. He graduated from Amherst High School and attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.

Francis enjoyed working his whole life on the Lyman farm and orchard in South Amherst. He was also a long time mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. After he retired, he enjoyed working at Stop & Shop.

Francis is survived by his wife Margaret {Webster} three daughters: Cynthia Durkee, Janet Lyman, and Ruth Barrett and her husband Steven; his brother Edward of California; his seven grandchildren: James, Meagan, Kimberly, Andrew, Jeffrey, Aaron, and Nathaniel; and his great grandson Mason.

Calling hours will be Wednesday December 16, 2015 from 4 – 6 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Private burial will be in South Amherst Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of one’s choice.