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Dawn Dewaele Obituary

Dawn K. Dewaele

AGE: 42 • Severn, MD

Dawn Dewaele (Yoskowitz), 42, of Severn, Md., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends. Born in New Brunswick, Dawn attended schools in New Jersey and graduated from Rowan University, class of 1991.

Dawn's greatest joy in life was her family. Leaving behind, with hearts full of sadness, are her husband, LCDR Gregg Dewaele of Severn; six-year old twins, Gehrig Charles and Addison Grace; father, Mark Roy; brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Julie Yoskowitz; sister/best friend and brother-in-law, Randi and Donald Spexarth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Ellen (Pat) Dewaele; brother-in-law and fiancé, Jamie Dewaele and Charlotte Kruse; nieces, Jessica and Carrie; nephews, Josh and Aaron; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dawn was preceded in death by her mother, Anne; and her grandmother, Jennie.

Family members will be sitting Shiva at the home of Steven Yoskowitz, 14 Woodview Drive, Howell, NJ., on Thursday, Jan. 5 and Friday, Jan. 6.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Jan. 4, 2012.

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January 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Gregg. We are so very sorry for your loss. The Decker family, Estell Manor, NJ

Sue Fitzsimmons

January 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss Randi and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you..

January 4, 2012

Pat & Family: So sorry for the loss of your loved one, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Profetto

Robert Spina

January 4, 2012

Sorry for your loss From Robert L. Spina And Camillo V Spina from Grant Ave. Vineland Nj

January 4, 2012

Gilbert & Pat: My condolences to you and your family. Angie(Spina)Bruce

January 3, 2012

So sorry for your loss, keeping your family in our prayers, David and Sharon Ruberti

January 3, 2012

Gil & Pat: So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pat (Renaldo) Harvey

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