Paul Dyson, 86, of Waterloo; services set for Nov. 16

Paul Dyson, a Waterloo resident who worked at Goulds Pumps for 26 years and previously led the Waterloo Jaycees, died Nov. 9 at Geneva General Hospital. He was 86.

Coe-Genung Funeral Home announced that visitation will take place Monday, Nov. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home in Waterloo. A memorial service begins there at 11 a.m.

The Rev. David Schultz of Calvary Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Burial is scheduled for noon at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on West Wright Avenue in Waterloo.

Born in Seneca Falls on Jan. 12, 1940, Dyson was the son of Robert and Alice Dyson. His mother’s maiden name was Fredenburgh. He attended Mynderse Academy.

Before his career at Goulds Pumps, he spent about 14 years working at the Seneca Knitting Mill. His community affiliations included the Waterloo Jaycees, where he served as president, and the Seneca Falls Elks Lodge, where he held life membership. He also belonged to Calvary Lutheran Church.

Surviving family includes his daughter, Dorothy White, and her husband, William, of Bellona; grandchildren Cara Runyon and her husband, Will, Adam Thompson, Mark Thompson and John Thompson; and great-grandchildren. He also leaves his half-sister, Molly McNicholas, and her husband, David, of Geneva, along with nieces and nephews.

His wife, Carolyn Dyson, and two sons, Paul Dyson Jr. and David Dyson, died before him.

The family requests donations instead of flowers. Memorial gifts may be directed to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 10727, Rochester, NY 14610.

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