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HUGH DAWSON Obituary

DAWSON, Hugh J. "Bob" At 97, of Medford, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Catherine (McCarthy). Father of Jerry Ann Harnish of Wakefield, Judy McShane of Plymouth, Robert H. Dawson and his fianc?e Roberta Wiltshire of Andover, James H. Dawson and his wife Tiffany of Billerica, Brad Dawson of Medford and the late Brian and Barry of Medford. Grandfather of Richard, Kerri, Robin, Eric, Ryan, Ashley, Alexandra, Tammie, Liam, Rory, Nolan and the late Robbie.Great-grandfather of Christina, Kylie, Shaylyn, Kaydyn, Makayla, Jacob, Chayce, Emery and Hunter. Great-great-grandfather of Joshua. Brother of May Bushey of Brighton, Georgianna Julian of Woburn, Nancy Nicoli of Billerica and the late Rose Flynn, Margaret Versiakas, and James R. Dawson. Hugh is also survived by Christopher Barnard who Hugh thought of as a son and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are most respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi, 441 Fellsway W. Medford on Friday, Dec. 20th at 10am. Visiting Hours at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28) NORTH READING, at Reading line, on Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment Mount Benedict, West Roxbury. Hugh was a member of the Melody Club in Roxbury, Civilian Conservation Corp and served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. He retired from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School where he taught for 22 years. cotafuneralhomes.com Cota Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2019.

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Matt Wile

June 5, 2022

So sorry to hear of Mr. Dawson passing. He was my teacher in Highschool. Wish I was more receptive back then to his outstanding knowledge. Prayers to his family and friends.

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Mike Casey(former MA resident)

December 18, 2019

Mr. Dawson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAAF during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Karen & Vinny Chiricosta

December 17, 2019

Very sorry to hear of your loss Jaime. We were very interested to read of you father's accomplishments during his life. You must be very proud of all he has done. Both Viny and I feel your great sense of loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Sharon DeRosa

December 17, 2019

So sorry for your loss he was a wonderful man

Ashley Dawson

December 17, 2019

You will always be remembered for your stories and infectious smile. I will never forget you Grandpa Dawson. Rest In Peace. Love you always❤

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Dec

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi

441 Fellsway, W. Medford, MA

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