Lyle E. Dennison,89, passed away December 17, 2019 at the family farm surrounded by family. Born in Auburn City Hospital, April 27, 1930, first child of the late E.W. (Doc) Dennison and Gladys Raines Dennison.

A life resident of the Cato-Ira area, as well as a 1948 graduate of Cato-Meridian Central School. He was employed at Bradt Feed Mill, Cato, following graduation. Lyle was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. Following his discharge from the Navy, he and his wife founded Denn-E-Dale Farm in Cato, which remains a family-run operation and where they still make their home. He was a long-time member of the LaBuff-Cole American Legion Post 911 in Cato. He served on the Cato-Meridian School Board 1991-2001, and was at one time North County Chairman of the Extension Service.

He married Shirley Whitford, June 27, 1953, who passed in 2014. Also predeceased by a sister Letha.

He enjoyed golfing, surfing the net, SU Basketball, and his family, especially his Grandchildren. He also enjoyed eating Doug's Fish Fry.

Surviving are sons, Ronald "Ronnie", Joseph "Jody", his wife Heidi, and David, all of Cato, Daughter Lee Smith and husband Ronnie  of North Carolina. Brother, Charles Dennison and wife Lorraine of Cato. Grandchildren, Amanda (TJ) Cali, Ronald Jr. "RJ", Alexandra (Nathan Hawley), Amber Dennison, and Preston Dennison, all of Cato, Also, Grandson Regan (Megan) Smith of North Carolina Great Grandsons, Brantley Cali, Axel Dennison, Levi Reeves, Jayce Hawley and  Rhett Smith. Great Granddaughters Harper Cali and Eliza Smith.

Calling hours will be Saturday, December 21, 10:00-1:00 with a service to take place at 1:00, at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato, burial to follow at Weedsport Rural Cemetery. For those wishing to make contributions they may do so to the Cato Legion Post 911, 2598 Legion Street, Cato, NY 13033, or CIMVAC, 2496 West Main Street, Cato, NY 13033. www.catoredcreek.com