Carlton Lyon, 87, of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born in Sterling, son of the late Leonard J. Lyon and the late Merle Hopkins Lyon. He is predeceased by his wife, Rosalie Graham Lyon and two sisters, Carrie Buettner and Beverly Halstead.

He retired from the Central New York Laborers' and later retired from the Town of Sterling Highway Department. He was the caretaker for Springbrook Cemetery for many years. He enjoyed his family and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working and playing on his property.

He is survived by his children, Terry (Julie) Lyon of Oswego, Deborah (Kenneth) Trionfero of Oswego, and Amy (Brad) Schleifer of Williamsville, 6 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will take place in the spring at Springbrook Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. For those wishing to make contributions in Carlton's name, they may do so to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.or