HARPERSFIELD - Dennis was the son of Betty and Sheldon Hill. He was a graduate of South Kortright Central School and went on to attend college at SUNY Delhi. He later joined Gaylord Shaver on the Shaver Farm in the summer of 1958.

He was an active partner in Shaver-Hill Farm with his two sons where they made their transition from dairy to maple in 2004.

Dennis was well-known in the community and held many leadership positions near and far. He was an active dairy farmer for more than 40 years and maple producer for more than 50 years.

He was a member of the Town of Harpersfield Historical Society, Fish & Wildlife Board, Watershed Agricultural Council Board, New York Farm Bureau, and New York State Maple Producers Association. He also served on the board of directors for Leader Evaporator, a supplier of maple syrup production equipment.

Dennis was an active Grange member for more than 45 years including Colonel Harper Grange, Pomona Grange, New York State Grange and National Grange. He was also a member of the Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District and New York State Soil & Water Conservation Committee. He was actively involved in the Town of Harpersfield Town Board for more than 18 years.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Morse Hill, in 2009.

Dennis is survived by his two sons, Dwayne (Marylee) and David (Gloria); grandchildren, Deidra, Damian and Ariel (Nick); his companion and friend, Dottie Collins Accurso; siblings, Sharon Weigel, Ronnie (Wendy), Shelia (Victor) Haslam, Dean, Diana (Harold) German; several nieces and nephews; and his "Fresh Air son," Paul (Tina) Murphy.

Calling hours will take place from noon until 3 p.m., Sunday, May 2, at MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford. Private burial will take place in the Harpersfield Cemetery, Harpersfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colonel Harper Grange 1508, c/o Tony Thayer at 3833 County Highway 29, Jefferson, NY 12093.

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