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E. DAWSON Obituary
Dr. Dawson attended Hilton Elementary School and graduated from Warwick High School in 1947. In 1951, he graduated from the College of William and Mary and in 1955 from the Medical College of Virginia where he was a member of Psi Omega National Dental Fraternity. He then served two years as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corp., returning to Newport News to serve three generations of patients.
Jack was a member of the Peninsula Dental Society, the Virginia State Dental Association and the American Dental Society. A gifted man, he was a lifelong sailor, an accomplished craftsman who built beautiful heirloom furniture and designed homes for family and friends. He continued to study the sciences and nurture his love of classical music as well as explore the world through travel and reading. A member of the James River Country Club and the Hampton Roads German Club, he belonged to St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan DeAlba Dawson; and three daughters, Elizabeth Dawson Ende (Mark), Susanne Dawson Swain (Donald), and Henly Dawson Deutsch (Mark); five grandsons, Edward Isaac Ende, Logan Adams Ende, William Dawson Hodges, Jack Stefan Deutsch, and Davis Kollinger Deutsch; and brother, Dr. Jerry L. Dawson; as well as many extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at the James River Country Club immediately following the service.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church or Operation Smile.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for E. DAWSON
Bob Snodgrass
September 1, 2024
Now in my eighties, I look back and particularly recall Jack's passion for sailing. Though I no longer keep a sailboat, I believe my passion for the activity originated from him. Jack infused me with everything wonderful about sailing. Over the years, I have been privileged to take Kate and family for weekend sailing trips in and around the Bay. I believe that they too caught the fever. I hope all of you stay well, enjoy one another and life itself. Love, Bob
Bob and Judy Weikle
September 21, 2012
Joan and Family,
Been knowing you all for years. So sorry in your loss of Jack. He was a great person. Miss seeing him sitting on the porch
Gail Billups
September 13, 2012
Mrs. Dawson, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo and Arthur Wildman
September 12, 2012
Dear Joan,
You, Lisa, Suzanne, Henley and their families are in our prayers. We have such fine memories of Wind Blown and Wild Wind sailing the beautiful Chesapeake Bay with our children. Good times! We will keep you in our thoughts with love, Jo and Arthur
Charlotte Görman
September 11, 2012
Dear Mrs Dawson, Lisa, Susanne and Henley,
I was so very sad to hear that Mr Dawson had passed away the other day.
I cherish the memories of the very kind, warm and cheerful man I remember Mr Dawson was, which added sunny and bright memories to our High School years. We always felt welcome! "Mr Dawson and his girls!!".
I remember when me and my dad came over to the States again after 20 years and we were invited for lunch at your new house at James Landing.
Great hospitality and many laughs - as well as all the fantastic hand crafts done by Mr Dawson in the house. I can still hear him say "you didn't know that Charlotte, did you", when explaining a function new to me.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
Lots of love
September 10, 2012
Our sympathy to Joan and family. Many wonderful memories Bill and Jan Stancil Summerville S.C.
Donald Bowyer (Blount Point Amoco)
September 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat and Jim Provo
September 8, 2012
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Rhonda Brogden-Stahmer
September 8, 2012
Dr. Dawson was a wonderful man and gifted dentist. He is a part of my fondest childhood memories. I will always remember the welcoming office with the drawer full of rings. It takes a lot to make a child look forward to a dental visit but Dr. Dawson did just that. I have lost my parents in recent years, Mom at 87 and Daddy at 90 in 2011. They both died with a mouth full of there own teeth. That is quite an accomplishment for children raised during the Great Depression. Dr. Dawson was our family dentist from 1960 until he retired and he can take full credit for the outstanding care that he gave all of us. My deepest sympathy to the Dawson family and all the friends who will both rejoice in knowing him and miss him greatly.
Slater and Liz Mapp
September 8, 2012
To Mrs. Dawson and all of his girls - Your father's kindness and gentle spirit will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Snodgrass
September 8, 2012
Joan, Lisa, Susanne and Henley … Kate called with the unexpected and very sad news. I know this is a terrible loss for the entire family and my thoughts are with you today. I am so sorry Jack had to spend his last years burdened with such a serious health problem. I have such respect and admiration for him. As his obituary states so well, he was a person of so many talents and interests as well as kindness and graciousness. His memory will be lasting. Bob
Donald Bowyer ( Blount Point Amoco )
September 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gordon Gentry
September 7, 2012
Dear Joan and family,
Judy and I were saddened to read of Jack's death and wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy. He lived life well and was was a man admired by those in his profession and by his many friends. He was the epitome of a Virginia gentleman. You are in our thoughts and prayers, as we pray for God's sustaining grace for each of you.
Sincerely,
Gordon Gentry, Jr.
Nancy Lee & Ed Grey
September 7, 2012
Dear Joan, Ed and are so shocked and deeply sadened with reading about Jack. Oh my, the great times we all had together back in the good ole days. Jack was always one of my most favorite people (and Dentist). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Loads of love, Nancy Lee & Ed
September 7, 2012
A dark cloud of sadness has just passed over our stay in Bermuda upon learning Jack is gone. How we long to be with you at this time. Sending deepest sympathy and love to you all
Judy and Jerry fitzpatrick
Kathryn Hastings Fisher
September 7, 2012
Henly and Mrs. Dawson,
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Dawson's passing. He was a such wonderful and kind person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Kathryn
September 7, 2012
My thoughts are with you and your family. Always remember your father and his wonderful smile... Cathy Nachman Weisman
September 6, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Donna and Bob Black
September 6, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Dawson's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Darleen Jones
September 6, 2012
Sincere sympathy to the family.
Dr. Dawson was my dentist for many years. He was gentle, kind and caring.
Mark Deutsch
September 6, 2012
The planet lost one of it's most wonderful citizens this week - Dr. Dawson was a great father-in-law to me, a great grandfather to my sons, and a great dad to my wife Henly. He will be missed but never forgotten since I see him in the eyes and souls of my kids everyday (as well as about half the furniture in my house). Rest in peace Dr. Dawson.
Joe Gauldin
September 6, 2012
I remember Dr Dawson as a child. He was my; and my famlies Dentist for many years and one of the kindest men I knew. A great loss to all. god Bless the family.I still live within a 1/2 mile of his office on Harpersville Road.
Doug and Paulette Chessen
September 6, 2012
Jack was one of our favorite friends. I loved talking cosmology with him. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to his devoted family and friends.
DF Mills
September 6, 2012
Our neighbor and friend for years----a kind, generous and thoughtful man who was devoted to his family.
I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone.
My deepest sympathies to Joan, Lisa, Suzanne, Henley and their families.
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