Lyndon Svi Byers

Lyndon Byers of Holliston, MA passed away on July 4th, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Anne (Poling) Byers and son William Pete Gray Byers. He was 61 years old. Byers is predeceased by his father Vernon Byers of Chemainus, BC, and his mother, Gail Lowe of Tisdale, SK.  He is survived by his stepmother Jan Byers, of Chemainus, BC, brother, Shaun Byers (Jaime) of Star City, SK, sister Tamara Houk and niece Zoe Houk of Tisdale, SK.

In addition, he is survived by his mother and father-in-law, Lynn and Rodney Poling of Medfield, MA, brother-in-law Luke (Mandy) Poling of Doylestown, PA, nephews Charlie and Max, brother-in-law Nick (Marta) Poling of Austin, TX, and nephew and niece Henry and Ingrid.

Byers, better known as LB, was best known for his 9 seasons with the Boston Bruins, where he scored 37 goals, 84 assists and amassed 1,081 penalty minutes. Byers was a fan favorite, known for his tough play, hard hits and his dedication to standing up for his teammates. To Bruins fans, he was a prime example of what embodied a teammate: determination, ferocity, and dedication. His on-ice fights were what people remembered: dropping the gloves and taking care of business.

It was this loyalty to his team that made him popular, and he remained a personality who was often recognized out in public decades after his playing career ended.

Byers spent 23 years on WAAF's Hill Man Morning Show, where, ostensibly, he was there to deliver the sports news but was known for his involvement in all sorts of on-air shenanigans. Some of his well-known sayings, “not for nothing," "you're the berries," and, in an advertisement for a hair replacement doctor, "change your lettuce, change your life," have become oft-repeated phrases family and friends have incorporated into their vocabulary.

Byers considered his wife Anne the love of his life. The two met in 2003 and were married in 2007. They enjoyed attending concerts and sporting events but were equally happy at home watching TV together. Byers adored their son, Will, and was incredibly proud to watch him play as a goalie in the sport they both loved. In honor of his father, Will wears #34 on the ice. Will's academic success at Xaverian Brothers High School filled him with pride.

The whole family rode in the Bruins Stanley Cup parade in 2011, with Byers wearing his trademark spoked-B patterned suit. Byers was very pleased to be able to introduce his son to his teammates during last year's celebration of the Bruins' 100th season.

In more recent years, Byers could often be found at home, spending time with Nancy, the family dog, and before her, other family pets included Hammie, Pounder and Grapes. Always quick with a joke, a story or a complete non-sequitur, Byers will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and friends.

In 2018, Lyndon pledged to donate his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation to advance research on concussions and CTE in athletes. Per his wishes, his brain will be studied at the Boston University CTE Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Fund for Xaverian: Xaverian Brothers | Gifts in Memory

A private celebration of life, likely to include a few wobbly pops, will be held.

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