News of his passing was broken by his sister, Jocelyn Curtis.
Highlights
- Tyson Eliot Curtis, a former athlete and special education teacher from Lisbon, Maine, passed away at the age of 53 due to a sudden heart attack.
- The news of his passing was announced by his sister, Jocelyn Curtis.
- Tyson is survived by his sister, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, and best friends.
Tyson Eliot Curtis, a former Lisbon High School football, baseball, and track athlete and beloved member of the Lisbon, Maine, community, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 53.
His death, attributed to a sudden heart attack, has left his family and friends in deep mourning.
Known for his kindness and dedication to his community, Tyson’s passing has created a profound sense of loss among those who knew him.
The news was broken by Tyson’s sister, Jocelyn, who wrote,
Tyson was an amazing, smart, and artistic person. He loved his niece and nephew beyond words and was passing his love of wrestling and Star Wars onto them. Tyson was a caring friend and loved his friends like siblings. To all his friends, he loved you all dearly. Tyson was a hard headed man and put others in front of himself up till his final days.
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Tyson Curtis’s death came as a shock to his loved ones.
The cause of death was confirmed to be a heart attack, a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people annually in the United States, often with little warning.
Tyson’s passing highlights the importance of heart health awareness, particularly among athletes and individuals with active lifestyles.
Tyson Worked As A Youth Football Coach And Special Ed Teacher
After graduating from Lisbon High School in 1990, Tyson worked at the Lisbon Recreation Department’s summer program, where he also coached football to kids.
He later became a special education teacher, teaching special needs children at Spurwink, the Collaborative School, and other public schools, including Lisbon.
Tyson is remembered as being amazing with kids and able to instantly connect to them, influencing them in and out of the classroom.
In his spare time, Tyson was a huge Star Wars fan, occasionally visiting fan events and cosplaying.
He is survived by his sister Jocelyn, her partner Sean; his niece and nephew Ilanna and Miles; his cousins John, Jodi, Jerry, Kimmie, Meredith, and Heather; and his best friends, Travis and Angel.
Tyson, born on October 18, 1971, in Lewiston, Maine, was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn, and father, Melvin.
Tyson Curtis Will Be Deeply Remembered
Tyson Curtis’s life, though tragically shortened, embodied his core values: kindness, determination, and a dedication to making a meaningful impact.
His family, friends, and the Lisbon community will remember him not only for his achievements but also for the impact he had on those around him.
As the Lisbon community comes together to honor his memory, one thing is clear: Tyson Curtis’s legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the values he embodied.
His family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to NAMI of Maine, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Additional Information
- Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming around 702,880 lives annually.
- Some early signs of heart problems include chest discomfort (pain, tightness, pressure), shortness of breath, pain in other areas that spread to the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, nausea or indigestion, fatigue, and dizziness.
