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MARION DAUWER Obituary

DAUWER, Marion T. (Burns) Of Needham, Sept. 4. Beloved wife of Leo P. Dauwer for 61 years. Loving and devoted mother of Sister Ellen Dauwer, SC of Newark, NJ, Margaret T. Powers and her husband John of Needham, Maureen A. Motchok and her husband Douglas of Needham, Paul J. Dauwer and his wife Karyn of Duxbury. Loving grandmother of Jay, Elizabeth, Meg, Julie, Patrick, Caitlin, Colleen and Joey. Sister of the late Margaret E. Burns and Rev. William J. Burns. Marion was a graduate of Emmanuel College, Class of 1947 and former School Teacher in the Newton School System. Active parishioner of St. Bartholomew's Church. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. (Exit 19B off Rt 128), NEEDHAM, Tues. at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Mon. 3-7. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Marion's memory to St. Anne's Villa, c/o Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth, PO Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961. For directions and guestbook www.gfdoherty.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2015.

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Harrison Shannon

October 4, 2015

Leo,

Just received word of the passing of your wife of 61 Years, what a wonderful blessing.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences, may God bless, comfort and console you and your family members and love ones.

Sincerely

Kate McNamara-Coyne

September 10, 2015

Maureen and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My parents (Larry and Ginny) had so many fun stories of traveling with your parents. They cherished their friendship!

Stephen O'Rourke

September 10, 2015

My heart goes out to the Dauwer family over the loss of Marion. She was a constant presence with her beloved Leo at many training sessions conducted by him. She was always considered part of the team. She will be missed by so many who loved her and cherished her friendship. May her family take solace in knowing she led a good life, was respected and enjoyed, and left footprints across the heart of anyone who knew here. My she rest in peace and always be remembered.
Stephen O'Rourke

Lisa Walker

September 8, 2015

To Leo and Family, the Housing and Development Law Institute sends its heart-felt condolences in Marion's passing. We wish you great comfort and solace in knowing what a difference she made to her students and how much she meant to so many. May God bless and comfort you.

Sister Julie Cutter

September 8, 2015

We are praying with all the family as you grieve the passing of Marion. May the love she taught you sustain you and our tender God shower you with peace.

September 8, 2015

Leo and family, I was very saddened to hear of Marion's passing. My condolences and sympathy for your loss. I will always remember Marion as a very nice lady and good neighbor. Sincerely, Ed Lanigan

September 7, 2015

Dear Powers and Dauwer families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mrs. Dauwer as a very sweet lady
and neighbor. My condolences.
Sue Robey Biasizzo

Priscilla Murphy

September 7, 2015

Karyn, sending warm thoughts your way as you Paul, and the kids travel this difficult road

September 7, 2015

Our deepest sympathies on your loss; Marion was a very person, and our dear friend. Shawna and Jeffrey Levine and everyone at Alkon & Levine PC.

September 7, 2015

Much love,prayers and condolences to the family on the loss of your dear Marion!

September 7, 2015

Our very deepest condolences.
The Coady Family

Dennis Monahan

September 6, 2015

Thoughts and prayers with you Paul during this very difficult time. Will see you very soon.

Paul Finnegan

September 6, 2015

Dear Paul, truly an end of an era. Though I never met your mom, I surely felt as if I knew her. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you, and to Karyn, Pat, Colleen and Caitlin. This comes with love and compassion for you all.

Nancy & John Capis

September 6, 2015

Peg,
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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