Dennis G. Heath

Dennis G. Heath, of Route 281, Homer, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse following a brief illness at the age of 74.

Dennis was born March 7, 1942 in Port Crane, NY, a son of the late Royce “Bill” and Lelia Jenks Heath

He was employed for 37 years with NYSEG retiring in 1997 as a computer programmer.

Denny was a faithful member of the Cortland Free Methodist Church. He was an avid reader and enjoyed following the Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics. He loved to bowl and play golf and would often be found in the afternoon at the Homer Senior Center.

His true pride and joy was his loving family, his wife of 55 years, Beverly J Besteder Heath; two sons, Martin D. (Catherine) Heath of Truxton and Raymond G. Heath of Cortland and two grandchildren, Taryn and Ian Heath. Also surviving is a brother, Larry (Cheryl) Heath of Chenango Bridge, NY; a sister Gladys (Bob) Gould of Gloversville, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, Rodney and Mary Heath and his stepfather, Seth “Ted” Wright.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016 Living Word Free Methodist Church, 9 Grace St., Cortland, with Pastor Ryan Lawrence and Pastor Jim Kane co-officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 N. Main St., Homer.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Heath’s name may be directed to the Madison-Cortland ARC, 701 Lenox Ave., Oneida, NY 13421.

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