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Ronald DAWSON Obituary

DAWSON, Ronald F. "Duke" Age 92, passed away on August 12. Beloved husband for 66 years of Mary (Macdonald) Dawson, raised in South Boston, long-time resident of Quincy and of Middleborough and most recently Weymouth. Loving father of Regina Dawson of Quincy, Michael Dawson and his wife, Darlene of Salem, NH, Joanna Newton and her husband, David of Braintree, Dianna McDevitt and her husband, James of Hanson, Marie Elena Potter and her husband, John of Chesterfield, NH and Laura Dawson of Quincy. Adored grandpa of Sarah and Jack Newton, Molly, Isabella and Henry Potter and Daniel McDevitt. Lovingly remembered by sisters and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Ronald was predeceased by his parents, Ellen (Cleary) and Patrick Dawson; Patricia (Jack) Doane, Pauline (Whitey) LeBlanc, Irene (Richard) Ford, Helen (Edmund) Mazzola, Robert Dawson, Rosa (William) Dillon and William Dawson.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, at 10:30 AM, in St. Agatha Church, Milton. Visiting Hours on Sunday, 2 to 5 PM, in the Tirrell Room, 254 Quarry St., Quincy. Burial on Monday, 1:45 PM, in the MA National Cemetery, Bourne. Arrangements under the compassionate care of Hamel-Lydon Chapel. For more information and online condolences, please visit www.hamelydon.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, at https://biama.org the Alzheimer's Association, at https://www.alz.org or Norwell VNA, at https://www.nvna.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2024.

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Mike Rivera

August 17, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA

ED AND CLAIRE KLEIN

August 17, 2024

We were so saddened to hear of Ron´s passing. We were next door neighbors for a long time and we loved Ron and Mary. Our condolences to the whole family.
Ed and Claire Klein

South Boston Irish American Society

August 15, 2024

On behalf of the South Boston Irish American Board of Directors we send our deepest condolences to the Dawson Family. Ron was a great help to us with our transition as the new board and was always there to help. God speed.

Bobby Ciccolo

August 15, 2024

Mary and family, I am so sorry of Ron's passing.

Bobby Ciccolo

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Aug

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tirrell Room

254 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Aug

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Agatha Parish

432 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186

Funeral services provided by:

Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts

650 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170

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