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Laura Hallinan
June 21, 2025
17 years have gone buy. You are always on my mind. mom
Joan Dudley
June 17, 2025
Forever in my heart and on my mind . Love, Grandma Joan
Laura Hallinan
June 24, 2024
16 years. I´m speechless. I love you Dawnie. miss you.
Joan Dudley
June 17, 2024
Will always love and miss you
Grandma Joan
Joan Dudley
June 17, 2023
15 years and still missing you. With much love, Grandma Joan
Joan dudley
June 17, 2022
Remembering the good times we shared during your visits to Shelter Island with me and Grampy. With love, Grandma Joan
Joan Dudley
June 17, 2021
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Always in my heart and on my mind. Grandma Joan
Mom and Jimmy and Jamie and Bella
June 17, 2021
You´d have loved little Bella, Dawn. I miss more than words can say. See u someday when God calls me home. Love forever your Mom
Kalyn
June 20, 2020
I miss you so much dawn. I cant believe its been 12 years. You and Michael are together again! I miss you both so much every day I hope you and mike are looking down on me! I love you and miss you so much you were like a sister to me!
Mia
June 20, 2020
I miss my best freind more then anything. I wish you were here to meet my daughter. I named her after you. I love you and I wish I could hug you one last time. 12 years is so long without you. Keep watching over. I love you always my twinny.
Josephine
June 20, 2020
Hi laura ,
My thoughts n prayers are with always, sorry such a good person like yourself had to experiance something like this, ife isnt fair. Your daughter is up in heaven with the rest of ur family im sure laughing n enjoying their life up there.. love u girl come see me soon .. josie
Joan dudley
June 20, 2020
12 years of missing you dear Dawn. Always in my thoughts. With much love, Grandma Joan
MELISSA
June 19, 2020
I know your Mom , I know she LOVES you very much , continue to be her ANGEL THE BIG SHINE IN HER EYES WHEN SHE SPEAKS YOUR NAME DAWN REST IN PARADISE BEAUTIFUL ANGEL
Laura Hallinan
June 19, 2020
I love you Dawnie. I feel you with me everyday. But I still wish you were physically here.
February 10, 2013
Dear Dawn, Happy Birthday in Heaven my Angel!! I love you and miss you more each day. Fly high my angel!! xo Donna
Laura Hallinan
February 10, 2013
Imissudawnie
Love Mom
Kalyn Lovern
February 9, 2013
Happy birthday in heaven I love and miss you fly high my angel till we meet again I love you ??????????
Kalyn Lovern
September 19, 2012
Dear Dawn I miss you so much Not a day goes by without thinking of you we all miss you so much I love you
Laura Hallinan
June 13, 2012
Well It will be four years in 8 days. Its been awhile since myself or anyone wrote in this book. We all remember Dawn every single day, all of us, her family and her friends. I know she is resting in peace. I love and miss her more than I can say. <3 Mom
Laura Hallinan
February 9, 2011
Happy 21rst Birthday in Heaven. It was Monday, February 7th, I was visiting your grave and I went out to celebrate with some of your friends to have that first legal drink for you! We know you are up there watching over us. Love you and miss you and wish you where here. <3 mom
George Valente
February 2, 2011
Hello Dawn, its Grandma and Grandpa V, thinking of you because it is almost your 21rst birthday. I found this poem and wanted to write it too you. We love and miss you so much there is no real words to describe how much we wish this didn't happen. But this little poem makes me think of you, because your Grandpa loved your smile: Your Smile. Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, We still have many memories of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, which we will never part with. God has you in His keeping, but We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed, but never forgotten. Love and Huggs, Grandma and Grandpa "V"
Laura Hallinan
August 20, 2010
Wow, it's Aug 20th Dawnie. I can't believe I forgot to visit your book on 6/21/10. I remember you that last summer as you were runing around looking to start shopping for college, trying to work and us all trying to get along. Now you would be 20 and going on your third year of college or you'd be off working. And guess what Dawn, you got summoned to Jury Duty the other day. You would have been so happy to get that where me on the other hand, I never liked that, don't really know or care anymore why. Remember I cryed over being summoned to Brooklyn? You thought I was nuts. I was. LOL. I can still see you running down the stairs and off to work that night. I keep seeing myself doing whatever and wishing I had done something, anything different. But here I am another day, trying to be grateful for it, when I am really resentful that I am here and you are not. All of us miss you at your house dawn, grandpa, grandma, me, jimmy, jamie and I always thought, mostly, Louie. He's really changed Dawnie, I guess he grew up, but you did a really good job, raising him. Life is just not right without you. love mom <3
Laura Hallinan
May 12, 2010
just thinking about you dawnie, as i always do everday now and forever as long as i live. my life will never be the same, it changed on that warm peaceful saturday night. still hope i would wake up and find this was just a dream, just a dream. but i know it isnt. Thanks for -well u know. love mom
Donna Lovern
January 5, 2010
Dear Dawn, You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are so missed and loved! You will never be forgotten. The kids still remember all the good times they had with you there sister! I love you Dawn and miss more then words can say. Rest in peace Angel!! Until we meet again, Love Donna<3<3<3
Laura Hallinan
October 12, 2009
Dawnie doodle, thanks so much Dawnie, for being my daughter. I shall cherish forever the blessings I was given to have been your mother. You touched so many people baby girl, wish I had known sooner. But things are not always how we wish them to be, or not even as we perceive them. I want you to know, angel Dawn, that I am so thankful for all the faith you have given me to know that you are okay. It is sometimes the only comfort I can grasp. But I am working on it. Fly high baby girl, (as all your friends would say) Fly high. Love Mom
George Valente
October 9, 2009
To Dawn
My Special Grandaughter
********
Your Smile
Though your smile is gone forever,
and your hand I cannot touch,
I still have many memories
of the one I loved so much.
Your memory is my keepsake,
with which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
I have you in my heart.
Sadly missed but never forgotten.
-------------------Your Grandpa Valente
Lucy Valente
October 8, 2009
Hello my sweet grandaughter Dawn,I feel your presence all the time. I love you and miss you. You added so much happiness to my life. God took you too soon........
..............Grandma Valente
September 28, 2009
I miss u Dawnie. You lived, you loved, you laughed. Hope you like it baby. love always mom
Laura Hallinan
June 23, 2009
Rest in Peace my lovely daughter. I miss you more than I can say. Sunday it was one year. Sometimes it is just too hard to do what I have to do with out you here with me. But I keep trying everyday, I know you would want me to be strong. Strong like you. We all miss you, all of us. Peace Baby Girl. I love you- mommy <3
Donna Lovern
June 19, 2009
Dear Dawn, It will be 1 year soon. We love you and miss you so much! You will alway be in our hearts and souls. So many beautiful memories. rest in Peace Angel!!We love you! Until we meet again. All our Love, Donna, Bill, Kalyn and William<3<3<3=(
Donna Lovern
June 2, 2009
Dearest Dawn, Almost a year has passed and our hearts are still broken. You will be loved and missed forever. Life will never be the same without you!! I know you are a Angel. We have wonderful memories that will be in our hearts forever. We love you and miss you Dawn rest in Peace until we all meet again! All our love forever you will never be forgotten always in our heart and thoughts, Donna, Bill, Kalyn and William
Laura Hallinan
May 11, 2009
To my daughter Dawn, Mothers Day was too hard without my beloved you. I couldn't even write here. I couldnt even think. I couldn't even sleep. My life is forever changed without you. You were my only wish in life. You are the best gift I was given if only for a short time. You were such a beautiful person. I am so glad you said goodbye, I love you mommy, kissed and hugged me that strange and mournful day. I at least have that memory to hold onto in my heart till i meet you again someday. Please Dawnie REST IN PEACE. Find your heaven you so deserve. Mommy will be alright somehow. Thank you honey, for helping me. (U know what I mean). I love you, Dawnie Doodle, forever and ever and ever. It is hard and will be hard to live my life without you. But I know in my heart your spirit is with me day and night, and all I have to do is think of you. p.s.- Louie(papa bear)misses you, that u know, I will take care of him for the rest of his life, don't worry. LOVE, MOM <3
Kalyn Lovern
May 10, 2009
Dawnie I miss you very much. I hope you are happy in Heaven. I know you are an ANGEL! Love forever Kalyn <3<3<3<3
Donna Lovern
May 10, 2009
To My Angel Dawn Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts and in my heart. I miss you so much. Forever in my Heart!
<3 Donna
Craig Danzig
March 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers for the Leslie family. David I hope your are doing ok. When I get to LI I will come visiit you. Hang in there.
Craig Danzig
George & Lucy Valente
February 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Dawn,
Today was a special day, your 19th birthday We went to the cemetery and stood about thinking and talking all about our dear baby.Tears filled my eyes as I thought about the good times that came to such an abrupt and tragic end. We feel you daily in our presence and know you are still with us..But..you are not here..Your Gramp V will always remember how , even in your younger days, you helped me do things.I even taught you how to use a hand drill and a power screwdriver.and have pictures to prove it.Remember the fun in the pool and how I taught you to swim under water and dive.You was something else.We had a special bond right from the beginning when I held you in my arms ,a tiny beautiful baby, and you looked at me and smiled. You brought back all the nice memories I had of bringing up my own kids. I remember reading one of your school compositions where you stated how happy and thankful you was when we offered you and your Mom to live with us. Beautiful memories and I thank God you was part of my life. Gramma V talks about you everyday and quietly says "Why,Why".Me and Gram V miss you so much. We love you Dawn and will never forget you.
Grandpa & Grandma V
Jessica Schmitt
February 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Babygirl We Miss You Soo Much<3 Keep Looking After Us. I'll See You At The Top Sweetie Love You.
Laura Hallinan
February 7, 2009
Lord God I pray for Dawn, who is up there with you on her first birthday in Heaven. Downhere we feel such sorrow without her. Trying to understand why she was taken so young, so beautiful with so much life ahead of her. Mostly everytime a cop car drives by I think, that could've been Dawn. She would've been good. She was a strong, determined young lady. I am so glad I had all the years I had with her. We all loved her and always will. 19, hummm, how the years flew. Now the months seem to I don't know, just fade away. I pray for you Dawnie, to be at peace, to go on to your destiny, till we get to see and be with you again. Mommy and Jimmy and Jamie, and Both Grandpas and Grandmas Love you. <333
William Lovern
February 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Dawn I miss you so much! I think about you all the time. I will always love you! Love William <3
Kalyn Lovern
February 7, 2009
Dear Dawn
Happy 19th Birthday.I miss you and love you very much. Love Kalyn <3
Donna Lovern
February 3, 2009
Dearest Dawn, February 7,1990 Happy 19th Birthday. Not a day goes by without thinking of you. You are always in our thoughts and in our Hearts. We cherish the memories you left us with. We miss you and love you so much! You will live FOREVER in our hearts. Happy Birthday Angel!!!! All our Love forever, Donna, Bill, Kalyn and William
Mia Gele
January 30, 2009
Dawny, i love and miss you more than words could ever explain. you were my BEST freind and my twinny. not a day goes by where you dont cross my mind. i love you so much. fly high babyy<3 -love your twinny Mia
DAWNIE IN HER ROOM DAWNIE I MISS U LOVE MOMMY
January 15, 2009
kalyn lovern
January 3, 2009
Dawn I miss you so much. You are in my thoughts and dreams forever and ever. I love you. You will always be my big sister. love kalyn
Laura Hallinan
January 2, 2009
I remember Dawn on New Years Eve, one year, she was maybe 10 or so. We spent the holiday at her friend Merri's House, Her Mom (my friend) Ronni & brother Adam. We all had fun & lots of food, of course. At midnight after the ball dropped, we all went outside. Dawn, Merri and Adam, banged the heck out of pots, pans & metal spin around toy things that made A LOT of noise. Good Memory #1, to start the new year remembering times I spent with Dawn. First New Years without my daughter & my First New Years being married to my True Love, my rock, my strength. How I miss u my Dawnie, who should've been here to share in our new Family. You, Dawnie & me & Jimmy & Jamie. Jamie wanted to be your step-sister so much. We all love you. Grandma & Grandpa V, Grampy & joan too. You Dawnie, with me day by day, "Forever In My Heart" <3 love, Mom <3
Laura Hallinan
December 26, 2008
Merry 1rst Christmas in Heaven, Dawnie Doodle. We Love u-Mom, Stepdad Jimmy, Jamie, Grandpa, Grandma, Grandpa & Grandma Joan. Things weren't the same without u. But I know u were there in spirit. PS, Thanks for the idea about the bright light in the closet. <3
Donna Lovern
December 20, 2008
Dearest Dawn We miss you see much. Not a day goes by without thinking of you Sweet Angel. You are in our Hearts and our Thoughts forever!!! We love you so much and always will! Merry Christmas in Heaven Our Special Angel
Our Love Forever Donna Bill Kalyn and William
Laura Hallinan
December 10, 2008
We miss u dawn, all of us. First thanksgiving without you, was hard to be thankful. I know in spirit you are here with me. Thanks for all the signs. Christmas will be lonely without you. i love u-forever-always in my heart <3 mom
Dawn in Shelter Island NY,
Laura Hallinan
October 11, 2008
It's Mom & Stepdad, we miss Dawnie so much. Was not enough time for a new life begining. Dawn is okay she comes to visit us all the time. And we are so grateful for that. It's been over four months and sometimes harder as the days go by. See you someday baby girl. love us. <3
Lianna Gallo
October 5, 2008
I miss you so much Dawn you are my bestfriend; my family. There is not one day that you don't cross my mind. Your my gaurdian angel. I love you triplet - always & forever Lianna <3
Laura
September 9, 2008
Dawn, my angel, my daughter, my child - now & forever - you are with me - in my heart - my thoughts - my dreams - wish you were here. I love you, I really miss you. Its so hard to live without you. <33333
dave leslie
August 14, 2008
Dawn -DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR DADDY
Laura Picht
July 23, 2008
Dawn Leslie, a precious life, so dearly loved and missed. I continue to keep her family, her mom Laura, Jimmy and all who love her in my heart and prayers.
Laura Leslie
July 22, 2008
Dawn has been gone 1 month as of yesterday 7/21/08. I still just cant believe it. Miss her so much. mom
Hannah Jacobs
July 16, 2008
Dawn, although I didn't know you personally, your mother always spoke of you and your accomplishments and your plans for going to college. A picture of you is on my desk and I can see your beautiful face every day. Dawn, my grandson Dustin passed away and when I see two of the brightest stars when I look up to the sky, I know that both of you are looking at us and protecting us.
dawnie grad picture
laura and jimmy
July 12, 2008
We will miss you Baby XOXO
James Hallinan
July 12, 2008
laura leslie
July 11, 2008
8/11/08 Dawn always told me she wanted me to be happy. Jimmy asked me to marry him on christmas day on the boat to my dads house in Shelter Island. He included Dawn by having her video tape us. We were all so happy. I wish we had done it sooner, but you know--waited for this, then that, etc. So I am happy that today, we got our marriage license. Will be getting married in August. I so wish we could have Dawnie there. love jimmy and laura
July 9, 2008
Dawn, Mallory & Lauren
July 9, 2008
Dawn & Mia
July 9, 2008
Laura Leslie
July 6, 2008
To all who posted kind words for us, I am so thankful from the bottom of my heart. Such a terrible terrible thing. There just is nothing to say. We hold our hands up, and look at each other and ? why? not true? how did this happen to us? isnt it always someone else? Wouldnt wish this on anyone in the world. peace and love---Laura and Jimmy
Kalyn and William Lovern
July 1, 2008
To Dawn's Mommy, We miss Dawn so much! She was like a big sister to us. She always took good care of us and played with us. We love her and always will!! She is our Angel in Heaven. We will alway love you and miss you so much Dawn.
Tom Valente
July 1, 2008
Laura, Dad, Lucy, and all of Dawn's extended family,
Words cannot express my sorrow... Dawn was a special person, and will be sorely missed. Her sudden passing has left an empty hole in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Please know that you are all in my prayers at this most difficult time, and may you find comfort in your memories of Dawn during happier days.
With heartfelt Love and Sympathy,
Joey (JT) Valente
June 30, 2008
Laura, Grandpa, Lucy
I was very saddened to hear the news of Dawn's passing. I hope you can find some comfort in this tough time.
Kathy Snow
June 30, 2008
Laura, Dad & Lucy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are glad we were able to be there to comfort you, but wish we could have done more. May God Bless all of you.
Love,
Kathy, Dan, Kristi, Danny, Tim and Eric
John Valente
June 30, 2008
Dear Dad, Lucy and Laura,
May God watch over you and keep you strong during this time. Our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers are with you.
Love,
John, Vicki, Jason, Allison, Justin and Lia
Gary A Foote
June 30, 2008
Dear George, Lucy, Laura and Family, an unbelievable tragedy, so young with so much to live for with a new phase of life just weeks away. We'll always be wondering "why" and probably never have an answer. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joan and John Dudley
June 29, 2008
Our grandchild, Dawn, has departed from us but not her memory. Although it was her time to go, she will always be in our hearts.
George & Lucy Valente
June 29, 2008
Our Grandchild Dawn....WE will never forget you..You were something special to us..We miss you so much. Special blessings Angel Love Ya'.......Grandma and Grandpa Valente
Our trip to College Orientation
Karen Leslie
June 28, 2008
I can't believe god has taken you from us, your Dad and I think about every moment. There will always be an emptiness in our hearts that will never be filled. All our Love, Karen and Dad
Dawn in Florida abt 2004
June 27, 2008
Dawn 1 1/2 yrs old
June 27, 2008
Dawn & her Mom
June 27, 2008
Dawn 2005?
June 27, 2008
High school Pride wall
June 27, 2008
Year book photo
June 27, 2008
Laura Leslie
June 27, 2008
Dawnie Doodle, my precious gift from God. I will always love you and will never forget anything about you. Thank you to all you who cared about and loved Dawn.
Love Mommy and Jimmy
Carmine Petruzziello
June 26, 2008
Dawn will always have a place in my heart she was my first girl firend <3 I will miss her forever I pass by the scene everyday I hered the ambulance call come through that night but I was not able to make it ... I will never forget the time at the broadway mall i used her cell phone and i forgot i had it so i was running through the mall because my ride was about to leave ahah and i rember her screamingggg stopppppp myyy cell phoneeeeeeeee haah dawn I love you and will miss you forever it is so hard on me to pass that spot with out stoping and on tuesday night i went at 1am and all of suden a cop is behind me about to right me a summons... I miss you...Mr & Ms Leslie hold in there Im here if you need me just send me an Email....<3 Carmine
Monique merino
June 26, 2008
May God Bless you and your family in this most tragic of times.
She will be in our prayers always.
She is with the angels now......
with love , Monique Merino &
Thomas Tartaglia
Carole Snow
June 26, 2008
Laura,Lucy & George...Our hearts go out to all of you. Carole & Tom & Family
Phyllis O Burnett
June 25, 2008
I am so sorry to read about your loss. Please accept the sympathy and prays from all the members of Kiwanis in Glen Cove.
The Lord bless you and keep you...
President of Kiwanis of Glen Cove
Randall Kovar
June 24, 2008
Even though this tragedy had regretably taken Dawn too early,she brought her friends,family,(relatives) and others love and happiness into their lives. An angel like her will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
Tina Donisi
June 24, 2008
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow and strengthen you in the days to come. Dawn was her mothers sunshine and she will be remembered by all who knew her.I love you Laura and my prayers are with you...always...
Cheryl Denecke (Rebeccah's Sister-in-law)
June 24, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about this awful tragedy. I only knew her for one day but it was worth it. She will surley be missed.
Rabbi Jay Weinstein
June 24, 2008
May The Holy One send Strength to this Family and Community. It is with deep sadness that this community mourns such a tragic loss of someone so young. There are no words that can lighten the pain. We pray that Dawn will Rest in Peace and that she will watch over all those who continue to live life on earth. Oh G-d, Way Too Soon!
Marna Muller
June 24, 2008
I will always remeber Dawn as a vivacious, bright young lady who added laughter and insight to all of our class dicussions. She will be missed by all. Let our fond memories of her last forever.
Marna Muller
June 24, 2008
I will always remember Dawn as a vivacious, bright young lady who added laughter and insight to all of our class dicusssions. She will be missed by all. Let our fond memories of her last forever.
CHRISTINE PECK
June 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Marra
June 24, 2008
My prayers are with the family. Dawn Im gonna miss you!!!!!!!
Donna Lovern
June 23, 2008
There are no words to express our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prays are with you. Dawn was a very special person and we loved her very much. We are going to miss her. Her life was taken to soon. We Love you Dawn!!!!!!!!
The Staff of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home
June 23, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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