Hyde Park - John L. Lane, 84, a longtime Hyde Park resident, died January 19, 2024, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie.

Born March 16, 1939, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Raymond D. Lane Sr. and Lucy E. Enright Lane. He was a 1957 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School.

John proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1961, spending a few years working at the Pentagon.

After the Air Force, John worked for Mid-Hudson Oil from 1961 to 1964. In 1964, he joined the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. He retired from the force in 1986 after a 22-year career. In 1963, he started his own business, Lane Chimney Cleaning, a business he proudly ran for over 60 years. Still in operation today, John's legacy continues.

John loved horses and at one time owned and raced harness racing horses. More recently, he loved watching the races and maybe placing a wager or two. He also enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

In 1959, he married the former Patricia A. DeVaux. Mrs. Lane survives at home.

He is also survived by two daughters, Patricia VanDuser and Kim Conklin (Peter); three grandchildren, Heather Cosenza (Michael), Adrianna Hodgdon (Frank), and Patrick Conklin (Cara); four great grandchildren, Logan and Addison Oles and Anastasia and Aiden Hodgdon; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one daughter, Noreen Lane; son-in-law, David VanDuser; and two siblings, Raymond D. Lane Jr. and Eleanora M. Wedge.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday, January 25th, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Friday, January 26th, at the Funeral Home.

Entombment with military honors will follow at the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, John's family respectfully requests memorial donations to a charity of your choice.

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit John's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.