Upcoming Events
Oct
17
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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17
Service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Send FlowersOct
17
Burial
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton RougeOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.
William Dawson Obituary
A more detailed obituary will available soon. Please check this webpage for updates.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave in Baton Rouge, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Mercy Garden of Peace.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
17
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Send FlowersOct
17
Service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Send FlowersOct
17
Burial
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Send FlowersServices provided by
Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton RougeOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.