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Dawn Merryman Obituary

Dawn A. Merryman, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, she was born in Newark, NY to the late Clarence Robert and Joyce Deming. Dawn dedicated much of her career as a controller at Master Spa's, and after retirement, she continued to share her love of children by working at a local daycare. She attended LifeHouse Church, was an avid reader, and cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Dawn is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Mike Merryman; children, Amy Merryman and Shane (Tenessa) Merryman; 5 grandchildren, Gavin, Bailee, Bree, Laken, and Sutton; brother, Dave (Mo) Deming. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Tim Deming. Service is 11:00 am, Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., with calling two hours prior beginning at 9:00 am. Burial at Huntertown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lifehouse Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 9, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Dawn Merryman

Dec

11

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Dec

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services

6557 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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6557 N Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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Betty(George) Mckinney

December 10, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Merryman family.

Paul E Carpenter

December 10, 2025

Mike, my brother from another mother, Dawn was the best thing that ever happened to you. My deepest sympathies for all of the Merryman´s. You know I will always be there for you.
Love you my friend.

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