Lyman A. Dickinson

Lyman A. "Bud" Dickinson, 90, lifelong resident of The Valley, in Syracuse, New York, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of the late Fred and Maude (Bishop) Dickinson. He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy where he lettered in several sports and was Senior Class President. Following graduation, he played semi-professional hockey and lacrosse with area teams including The Syracuse Stars as goalie. He enlisted in the Army's 1st Armored Division in 1942, fighting across Africa and through Italy. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a disabled veteran. He then went to work as a meat cutter at his father's business, Meagers Market in the 300 block of West Fayette. When that closed, he went to work at Hancock Air Force Base in the meat department of the Commissary, retiring after 20 years as head of the department. Bud was a life member of Valley Men's Club, member and Treasurer of The Nocturnal Adoration Society of Syracuse and an honored member of The Anglers Association of Onondaga County. He loved his English Pointers and hunting, but mostly the time he spent with his family. Bud is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Monica Blanch Dickinson; four sons, Fred (Kathy) Dickinson of Syracuse, New York, Tom (Dorothy) Dickinson of Baldwinsville, New York, Richard (Bobbi) Dickinson of Onondaga Hill, New York and Theodore (Annette) Dickinson of Tully, New York; four sisters, Margaret Hammond of Pompey, New York, Geraldine Campbell of Syracuse, New York, Annabelle and Mary Lou Dickinson both of Tully, New York; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased recently by his oldest sister Alberta "I'm only 39" McConnell who was 96. Funeral Services: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8:15 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York and 9:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 Valley Drive, Syracuse, New York. Burial: Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 4069 Howlett Hill Road, Syracuse, New York. Calling Hours: Friday, October 24, 2008, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Contributions: St. Joseph's Hospital, 301 Prospect Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13203 or to Hospice Foundation of Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, New York 13088.

Lyman A. Dickinson

June 27, 1918 - October 22, 2008