Lionel Ronald Driscoll, Jr., 81, of Dunkirk, Maryland, passed away May 4, 2024. He was born August 25, 1942 in New Jersey to Lionel Ronald Driscoll, Sr. and Margaret Jennie (Russian) Driscoll. Lionel was primarily raised in Upstate New York and graduated from American University. He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 41 years, retiring as a projects director in January of 2005. Lionel married Frances Hyatt on October 9, 2004 and they lived in Dunkirk. He was an avid reader of newspapers, magazines, and books, and had an extensive collection of mysteries acquired over his lifetime. Lionel also enjoyed crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and other word puzzles. He was a fan of local sports teams, including the Redskins and Orioles, and especially was an avid fan of the Washington Capitals. Lionel was very family oriented and loved children; playing with his kids, nephews, and grandkids always made him light up. Lionel will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Lionel is survived by his wife Frances Hyatt, daughters Jennifer and Melanie Driscoll, stepchildren Maria Miller, Richard Hyatt and his wife Heidi, Mark Hyatt and his wife Charlotte, and Anne DeVaughn and her husband Russell, grandchildren Brittney, Justin, Holly, Katie, and Brayden, brother Ken Driscoll and his wife Sherry and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, or an environmental organization of one’s choice.