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Dawn McClay Obituary

of Lowell, MA

Dawn Marie McClay, 63, of Lowell, MA passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was married to John McClay with whom she had celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on April 15, 2023. Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Colclough) Adams.

Dawn graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1977. She retired from Fresenius Medical Systems in 2021 after 18 years as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Some of the things that Dawn enjoyed most were gardening, fine dining out with her husband John, attending concerts, and traveling. Dawn had a love for animals, especially her two cats Wembley and Mokey. Above all else she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Dawn loved to host gatherings where her family would get together for dinner and card games.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her son and his wife, Shaun and Esmeralda Ellis of Yuma, AZ, her daughter and her husband, Rachel and Michael Culley of Miami Lakes, FL, her step-mother, Patricia (Mahoney) Adams of Wilton, NH, her two brothers; Jack Mahoney of Chelmsford, MA and Scott Mahoney of Windham, NH, her three sisters; Deb and Dennis Delworth of Wilton, NH, Ruth Adams of Nashua, NH, and Heather Adams and Cal Seng of Waukesha, WI, and her five grandchildren Amanda, Peyton, Ava, Avery, and Nicole. She was the sister of the late Timothy and David Mahoney.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Dawn McClay, Lowell, MA died August 27, 2023. A private funeral service will be held for Dawn at a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to the Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 30, 2023.

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David Berman, MD

August 30, 2023

So sorry to hear this news: Dawn was a special person, unafraid and positive in facing challenges. I will never forget her.

Cheryl Adams

August 29, 2023

My deepest sympathy John, Shaun, Rachel and extended family.Memories are the legacy of love. We all remember the girls singing around Auntie El playing the piano and of course the biggest kid uncle Lew singing along with us. Memories are the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy love to all

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