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Lois Dawson Obituary

Lois Dawson
Lois Dunn Dawson passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on September 7th, 1929 to the late William and Lillian (Robbins) Dunn. She grew up in Old Greenwich and lived for a time in the Chimes Building at Todd's Point.
Lois graduated from Greenwich High School in 1947. She worked for the New England Motors parts department while in high school and continued her career there as a bookkeeper after graduation.
She married the late William H. Dawson in 1950. They raised their family in Riverside, Connecticut. She went on to work for Continental Motors in Stamford and Darien before retiring in 1998.
Lois also volunteered for many years at Greenwich Hospital. She was very active in Girl Scouts as a troop leader and District Chair with the Southwest Connecticut Girl Scout Council.
Lois moved to Heritage Village in Southbury, Connecticut in 2007. She enjoyed traveling and went on many trips with Heritage Village as well as with family. She enjoyed cruises and visiting her favorite destination of Bermuda.
Lois is survived by her daughter Betty (Fred) Robertucci of Orlando, Florida, son Mark W. Dawson (Konnie) of Southbury, granddaughters Stacy Robertucci of Orlando, Florida, Courtney Dawson of New York, Taylor Dawson of Southbury, Connecticut, great-granddaughters Isabella and Madison Alexander, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister Virginia (Dunn) Griffin and her brother William Dunn.
To honor her life, family and friends will gather Sunday, September 7 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Avenue, Greenwich, CT.

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Published by Greenwich Time from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31, 2025.

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Kim Servaid

September 7, 2025

Betty and Mark I am so sorry to hear about your Mom! I have so many memories about great times at your house and being with your family. Your parents were wonderful and I am grateful to have spent so much time with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kim Sheldon

September 5, 2025

Betty and Mark - I am so very sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. She was a wonderful woman and I have such great memories of her! She was the reason why I stayed in girl scouts forever and why I became a leader when my daughter was young! I will never forger her. Love and hugs to all! Kim Sheldon

sharon potter paris

August 30, 2025

to the family i need your mother a good many years she help my mother a lot when she was ill loved her and i did know Mark and his father louis and i were always in tough but she move away and lot touch with her i am so sorry to hear she pass a way

Lisa Forzley Lehren

August 30, 2025

Our condolences to you and your family Betty. It´s been many years but I still remember your Mom and so many great times at your house.

Bob Harris

August 29, 2025

Mark, I´m sorry to learn of your mom´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

David Sutherland

August 29, 2025

Betty, I´m so sorry to read of your mom´s passing.
The classes of GHS 44-47 are all looking down on us. I´m sure they are having a great time.

Julie Santora

August 29, 2025

Dear Betty,Mark and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep Mrs. Dawson and your families in my prayers.

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