Dawn Lord

1941 - 2023

Dawn M. Lord, 82, of Route 646, Cyclone, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday (Dec. 24, 2023) at her residence.
Born Jan. 6, 1941, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Carl J. and Helen M. (Nordine) Abbey. She was valedictorian of the 1958 Class of Smethport High School.
On June 10, 1961, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Smethport, she married Terry O. Lord, who survives.
While in high school Dawn worked at the McKean County Fair Office, later she worked as a secretary at Bovaird & Seyfang. She quit working to be a mom and raise her family. After her children grew up, she started working at Smethport Area School District and retired in 2006 as secretary to the superintendent.
Dawn enjoyed reading, baking and taking care of everyone. Her life centered around her grandchildren. She never missed an event they were participating in like sporting events, concerts and award dinners. She loved them dearly and they were a great sense of pride for her.
Surviving are her husband, Terry, of 62 years; one son, John (Laura) Lord of Smethport; one daughter, Susan (Ed) Treat of Cyclone; four grandchildren, Kevin (Brooke) Lord, Molly (Chris Barr) Lord, Katherine (Jared Schwab) Treat and Emily (Dakota Eaton) Treat; one great-grandson, Tatum Lord; one brother, Carl L. Abbey of East Smethport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends 10 a.m. to noon Thursday (Dec. 28, 2023) at Hilltop Baptist Church in Gifford, followed by funeral services at noon with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Smethport Area School District Foundation, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.