DOVER - Lyle Rich Dabson, of Dover, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Kent General Hospital. He was 73. Mr. Dabson was born Jan. 21, 1937, in Ridgely, Md., to the late Alvah Dabson and Margaret Sorden Dabson. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958. After the service in 1959 he joined the Dover Police Department retiring as Lt. after 14 years. He had worked in sales for Lowes before becoming a real estate agent, most recently working for ReMax Avenues in Dover. Mr. Dabson was active in the Lions Club and had served on the Delaware Board of Funeral Services. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Alan Dabson; and sister, Irene Cohee. Mr. Dabson is survived by his wife of 51 years, Toni Dabson of Dover; son, Chris Dabson of DeBary, Fla.; daughter, Lisa Swift and her husband Bill of Oakland, Md.; sister, Marie Gibson of Goldsboro, Md.; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Mackenzie Swift. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Services and Interment will be private for family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Dover Lions Club, P.O. Box 532, Dover, DE 19903. Letters of Condolence may be sent and guest books signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.