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Doris Dawson Obituary
Doris M. Dawson
July 19, 1924 - Nov. 19, 2020
PORT BYRON - Doris M. Dawson, 96, of Port Byron passed away at her home on Thursday November 19, 2020.
Doris was born July 19, 1924 in Auburn NY to Adolf and Agnes Engvall.
She graduated from Port Byron Central School and Kent Business School. She began working as the bookkeeper at HR Wait Co. and then became Secretary for Arthur Gates at Port Byron Schools. She worked over 25 years for Dr. Werner Flier as office manager. She and her husband Robert became owners of Hilltop Florist in Baldwinsville, NY and then returned to Port Byron. Doris was a member of the Port Byron and Weedsport Senior Citizens, was a matron of the Finley M King Chapter of the Eastern Star in addition to the Baldwinsville Order of the Amaranth. She was honored by her inclusion to the inaugural Port Byron Central Hall of Fame. She was a member of the Port Byron United Methodist Church and served on many committees and boards therein.
She is survived by her children: Jeffrey of Port Byron, Karen (Charlie) Merritt of Auburn and Laureen Oko of Port Byron; grandchildren: Michael and Jennifer Dawson, Richard and Kristen Merritt, John and Julia Oko; and two great grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Robert, sisters Elizabeth Mills and Gladys Wheeler, son in law Wallace Oko.
Calling Hours will be from 12 - 2 p.m. from the Port Byron First United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. Audioun Funeral Home LLC, 218 Main St., Port Byron has charge of arrangements.
Donations in her memory may be made to Port Byron United Methodist Church.
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Richard Marland
November 27, 2020
Jeff, Karen, and Lorraine, I remember your parents and my parents playing cards on Saturday night and your mom making us pizza. I'm sorry for your loss. Your mom was great!
Elaine Burtless
November 24, 2020
Karen, Laureen & Jeff I´m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a strong and vital person in the family. I always welcomed her smiling face at times when I needed that support even just that simple squeeze of my hand when she reached out. You each have the best parts of her love to enrich your lives and families. Strength and peace to you all.
michael leonard sr
November 23, 2020
Jeff,very sorry to hear about your MOM,GOD bless everyone .
Bill Fowler
November 22, 2020
Hello Jeff, Karen & Laureen. I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember Doris as such a sweet lady. I continued to see her once a year at Dr. Flier's office until she retired. I was wondering why nothing was mentioned in her obituary about her & Bob farming for all those years. We had some great times playing hide-go-seek and all of those groovy records. All the best.
Linda (Gates) Helser
November 22, 2020
Laureen, so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Josephine Falsey
November 22, 2020
My sympathy goes to Doris' family for their loss. I remember Doris working at Port Byron Central School. She was the District Treasurer when I first began working at the school Business Office. She was always so nice to everyone. My sincere sympathy to her family.
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