Dawn Marie Cancro

Dawn Marie Cancro obituary, Salt Point, NY

Dawn Marie Cancro

Dawn Cancro Obituary

Visit the Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services of Hawthorne website to view the full obituary.

Dawn Marie Cancro, a resident of Salt Point, NY; passed away suddenly while vacationing in the Dominican Republic on May 2, 2025; at the age of 57. She was born on January 25, 1968 in North Tarrytown, NY, daughter of the late James & Carol (nee Burke) Cancro.

Dawn attended Greenburgh Central 7 schools, graduating from Woodlands High School, class of 1986. Since high school, she was always passionate about childcare and working at several daycare centers and schools.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1466 of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Dawn is survived by her two sons, William See and James See; her sister Holly Cancro and her brother James (Lisa) Cancro; her longtime companion Robert Hanaburgh and his four children and three grandchildren Olivia, Faith and Harper. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews & friends.

Along with her parents, Dawn was predeceased by her sister, Charlotte Quinones and her niece Bethany Quinones.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Ballard-Durand of Hawthorne at 21 West Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5-7PM; immediately followed by a Prayer Service set to begin at 7PM.

There will be a celebration of life held for Dawn on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1-4PM at the American Legion Post 1466 at 50 Legion Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes for memorial donations to be made to Hope for Heroes in tribute to Dawn online at https://www.heroeshope.org/donate/one-time-donation/  or mailed to 124 Walsh Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.BallardDurand.com

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