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Dawson, Kevin ALBANY After a long illness, Kevin Dawson, 57, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late William Joseph Dawson, Sr. and Patricia Dacey Dawson. Kevin was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School. In his younger years he worked at the Port of Albany as a long shoreman, and ended his work career retiring as a truck driver from USF Holland, Glenmont. Kevin served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War era. He has a black belt in Judo and held the National Title in the early 70's. Kevin enjoyed life to the fullest and was always willing to help wherever there was a need. He had a loving heart and always saw the best in everyone he met. Kevin loved God, nature, music, the arts, animals and traveling. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Kevin was the beloved husband of Laurel L. Hughes Dawson; brother of William J. Dawson Jr. (Bernadette), Nadine Noland, Lisa Keehan and the late Brian Dawson. He is also survived by a few aunt's and uncle's, many nieces, nephews, several cousins, his Christian family and a great number of amazing friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to call prior to the Service, 11 to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Kevin in a special way may send a contribution to HEPC Association Inc., 1351 Cooper Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-284. To leave a special message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit McveighFuneralHome.com
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Sincere condolences on Kevin's passing. I will remember him in my prayers. He will be missed.
Chuck Agnew- McCloskey '73
October 9, 2013
Laurel and Family,
I cannot express how sad I was to hear that Kevin passed away. I remember him growing up just down the street from me and later seeing him when he was making a delivery while he worked at Red Srar. Kevin would go out way to say "Hello, How are you", he was so kind and such a wonderful gentleman. He will be grately missed by everyone who knew him. I will keep you in my prayers.
Cyndi Rekemeyer
October 6, 2013
Laurel and family: words cannot express how sorry I was to hear of Kevin's passing- you took such great care of him. I will remember him, and all of you in my prayers.
Marti Hoar
Marti Hoar
October 1, 2013
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of kevin dawson.kevin and I worked together at Red Star for many years. He was a very respected man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
chuck poole
September 30, 2013
Laurel
I am very sorry for your loss, Kevin was one of a kind, you blessed me a to have him in your life. The last time I saw Kevin was at a church function and when I walked in Kevin greeted me with "Hey doll how are you doing" with a smile, that was his way of making me feel special. I know he will gratefully missed by all the people that knew him. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Chris S
Chris Saleh
September 30, 2013
Laurel it has bee a lifetime since i have seen many good memories of childhood my sincere condolences on the loss of yiur husband. God bless you. Neil
neil mitchell
September 29, 2013
REST IN PEACE
September 29, 2013
Dear Laurel and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin. May he rest in peace. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Julianne Beaudet
September 29, 2013
Laurel, So very sorry for your loss. God bless you
margie breen
September 28, 2013
Kevin was one totally genuine gentleman and I enjoyed the years at Red Star working with you. Always upbeat and whistling a tune and never got upset about anything.My thoughts and prayers to you Laurel and the family.And as I'm sure you already know,Kevin was and will always be an inspiration to all that knew him. He is one of the Good Guys.
Bob Elmendorf
September 28, 2013
Sorry for your loss, God Bless.
Cameron Becker
September 27, 2013
Lisa & Nadine I am sorry to hear about your brother. My deepest sympathy to your family. May he rest in peace now.
Robin (Goergen) Brendle.
Robin Brendle
September 27, 2013
Laurel, My deepest condolences to you and may Kevin rest in peace. God bless you.
Donna Smith
September 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
Cardinal McCloskey High School
Class 1973
Maura Farrell Miller
September 27, 2013
Nadine so sorry...
Laurie Daprile from tax and finance
laurie daprile
September 27, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR OF KEVINS PASSING MAY HE REST IN PEACE
BILL &BETTY SFARA
September 27, 2013
Laurel,So sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kevin's family.
Peggy Basco
September 27, 2013
Laurel, I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing, please accept my deepest condolences.
Sue Blaize
September 27, 2013
Our prayers are with Kevin and his family
September 27, 2013
Laurel,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. RIP Kevin
Christine Rozonewski
September 27, 2013
So sorry for you loss. I worked with Kevin at Red Star and he had a way of always seeing the good in everything. I will miss you my friend.
Jeff & Kathi Palmer
September 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family.
Roberta Donahue Grieco
September 27, 2013
Laurel, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you. I wish you the best.
Love,
TK
Timmy Kent
September 26, 2013
Laurel so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a wonderful person. My prayers to you and to Kevin's family. He will be missed.
Donna Montesano
September 26, 2013
Rest easy, Kevin.
Charlene Mackey Bernat,
McCloskey Class of '73
September 26, 2013
Laurel,
What words can i say about Kevin, kind,careing,compassionate,easy to blush but most of all a true gentleman.He will be truely missed but now he is with Jesus and whole again, looking down on us with those beautiful blue eyes and smiling.
We had such wonderful times together, he has left you with great memories, these are the things that will help you get through this difficult time. Know that i am here for you always and may Jesus bless you and give you strenth. I love you, forever Debi
debi
September 26, 2013
We Are So Sorry To Read Of Kevins' Passing. Please Know We Are Thinking & Praying For Him & The Entire Family, May He Now Rest In The Home Of Our Lord Jesus Christ,Amen. Thomas & Lupe Espey & Family
lisa espey-vrooman
September 26, 2013
Laurel,
How do you find the words to adequately describe how wonderful Kevin was to everyone he met? He was such a kind man to all and was so devoted to you which is so evident in every picture there is of the two of you together. To those that know Kevin, we all lost a great friend who always saw the good in people. To those that didn't know Kevin, you missed the opportunity to meet a remarkable man. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Dina Addario
September 26, 2013
Laurel,
I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that Kevin is in a better place now. You are in my prayers.
Mary Hanson
September 26, 2013
Laurel - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Robin LaPlante-Holmes
September 26, 2013
Laurel, I am so sorry for your loss please accept my deepest condolences..May your heart be filled with fond memories of the wonderful years you spent with Kevin before his untimley illness..Bless you and his entire family in this time of sorrow...
vickie kelly
September 26, 2013
Love, compassion and gentleness came so easy to you. No finer a gentleman than Kevin Dawson. You will be missed Kevin. God's greatest blessing is now yours. Till me meet again my friend.
September 26, 2013
Dear Laurel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Dawson Family.May you find peace in knowing that Kevin is in the Lords hands.I'm sorry that we won't be able to make the service because we are in Florida.We love you and will be in touch when we return.
George & Carol Acker
September 26, 2013
Laurel,
So sorry to hear about Kevin. May he Rest In Peace...Love you
Antonia Bradley
September 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. We went to McCloskey together. As read in his Obit, his live was well lived with family, friends and many hobbies. God Bless you Kevin.
Patty Bulger-Setford
September 26, 2013
Laurel and family, our deepest condolences on Kevin's passing. Kevin was a great who was always there to help someone. He was also a great guy to work with. May your memories help get you through this very difficult time. RIP Kevin, you will be missed!
Gary & Mary Kay Albert
September 26, 2013
Laurel, words can't explain how sorry I am for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Daigle
September 26, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Leonard Fox Family
September 26, 2013
Laurel,
My sincerest condolences on your loss. Kevin was a very sweet man.
Holly Smith
September 26, 2013
Dear Laurel, I'm so sorry to hear about Kevin. He could light up a room with his eyes and smile. He will truly be missed.
Sue Szesnat, Danielle & Erin
Sue Szesnat
September 26, 2013
Laurel - Thinking of you and so sorry for you loss.
Susan Smi
September 26, 2013
Dear Laurel and family, Kevin will be deeply missed. He will always be remember as a sweet, gentle man with a big heart. We will always have such fond memories of Kevin especially in the early days at our bar. He meant a lot to my family. I know he his at peace with the Lord and with his best friend and brother Brian. Laurel if you need anything please don't hesitate to call me or Mike. Kevin was blessed to have you by his side. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Maria and Michael Martin
Maria Martin
September 26, 2013
On behalf of Teamsters Local 294 Retiree officers and members I would like to express our sincerest sympathy to all of Kevin's family and loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ed Oleski: President Teamsters Local 294 Retirees
Ed Oleski
September 26, 2013
Dear Laurel,
I am so sorry to hear about Kevins passing.
I remember him as being very kind hearted just as you are.
I often think of you from time to time.
It's very interesting in finding out that he had done so much and touched so many.
I hope that you have some peace and serenity in knowing that he made such a difference.
Your friend, Nikki Latham
Nicole Latham
September 26, 2013
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