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Anne Dawson Obituary
ANNE (DOCKTOR)
Age 90, after a short illness, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, on Saturday, May 27,2006, in Wilton, CT; beloved wife of the late Reese E. Dawson, MD, former Chief of Staff, OB/GYN Department of St. Clair Hospital. Devoted mother of Sally (John) O'Connor of Seneca, PA, Margaret Anne (Richard) Etter of Sandy, Utah, Mary (Nelson) Stephenson of Southport, CT and Reese E. Dawson, Jr. (Roberta) of Phoenix, AZ; also survived by 10 loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. While living in the home of her daughter since 1992, she was lovingly cared for by her family with the help of Natalie Villegas and Antonia (Toos) Koenis. Anne was a Registered Nurse, trained at Temple University where she met her beloved husband of 58 years. She will be remembered fondly for her commitment to her family as a mother and for her dedication in caring for her own mother and her husband. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, Thursday evening, 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Clair Hospital Foundation, 1000 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
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Roberta Blair Patton
May 31, 2006
So many years ago we were neighbors on Windermere Ave. So many wonderful memories of all of you. Your mom was always kind and so proud of her family. Please accept my sincere sympathy. May the memories warm your heart during this difficult time.
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