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Vernon Dawson Obituary

DAWSON, Vernon Robert 89, of St. Petersburg, died peacefully Wednesday, May 18. Vernon was born and lived in Baltimore, MD. He proudly served his country during WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy before running a successful dry cleaning business. In 1978 he moved to the St. Petersburg area. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Yolande; 2 sons, Gary (Joan) and Bruce (Barb); 1 sister, Lorraine Crosby of Lutherville, MD; 4 grand-children, Greg, Brenda, Marc and Patrick; 6 great-grand-children. Vernon was very much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Services will be held at the Bay Pines VA June 10 at 10:45. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 5, 2011.

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June 5, 2011

Yolande and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss of Vern. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Your neighbor and friend,
Jackie

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