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Dawn Leszyk Obituary
Elmira - Age 82 of Elmira, NY. She was born November 30, 1938 in Blossburg, PA daughter of the late Wesley and Phyllis (Hill) Baker and passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, John, on January 12, 2020; her sister Kathleen Meehan and brother Harry Baker. Dawn is survived by her children and their spouses John Leszyk & Michelle Przekop of The Villages, FL, Mark Leszyk of Watkins Glen, Matthew Leszyk of Corning, Jennifer & Greg Emmons of Watkins Glen, Luke & Jane Leszyk of Watkins Glen and Mary & Dirk Cosgrove of Watkins Glen; grandchildren Jason, Paul, Danielle, Cassandra, Emily, Ryan, Stephanie and Casie; great grandsons Atticus and Chandler; sisters Joanie Collin of Horseheads and Patty Murray of Elmira; step mother Frances Baker of Elmira along with several nieces and nephews. Dawn was a registered nurse retiring from St. Joseph's Hospital. She and John moved to the country, Parrott Road, Cayuta, built a house and lived there for 50 years. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, February 10th from 4 to 7 pm. Her funeral service will be held there on Thursday, February 11th at 10 am. Committal prayers and interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced. Dawn's family thanks Woodbrook Assisted Living and the Chemung County Nursing Facility for the wonderful care they gave to Dawn and John.
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Pat Klusendorf
January 30, 2024
She brought sunshine to my life, a wonderful lady,
Libby Cantando
February 11, 2021
To the Leszyk Family, so very sorry for your loss, Dawn and John were friends from many years ago.Our family have great memories of times at their house and especially hunting. You are all in my prayers.
John Comereski, Betsy Pesesky
February 10, 2021
Luke, Mary, Jane, Dirk and the entire Leszyk Family, We are very very sorry to see this loss. I remember Dawn years ago at the hospital. In typical Leszyk fashion, Dawn was always a pleasure to cross paths with. She was such a positive person, always having a smile. She was certainly a great lady!
Suzie Driscoll
February 10, 2021
So sorry, Luke and Jane, and your family.
Bonnie Hart
February 8, 2021
To The Leszyk Family: Dawn was a wonderful human with a very kind and caring heart as evidenced by her wonderful kind and caring children. I know she worked hard raising all of you and then as a Nurse at SJH for many years. I will think of her and John often (every time I see their picture). May your joyful memories of her life well lived help you through this difficult time!
Mary Margreno Mortimer
February 8, 2021
Sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. Sending caring thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to all of the Leszyk family. God's blessings to all of you now and the days ahead.
Bobbie
February 7, 2021
My condolence to the entire Leszyk family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a wonderful nurse.
Judy Beecher
February 7, 2021
Jennifer and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Dawn. She was kind to all and fun to work with. I remember a Halloween we dressed in our son’s fatigues for work, there was a blue and when Dr. Schenone answered the blue he thought he was back serving in Desert Storm. She will be missed.
Rita Seeley
February 7, 2021
Dawn, I remember you from SJH, you were such a love to work with and such a caring nurse, your patients patients were always well tended and great full to have you care for them... RIP Dawn
Pat ( Martin-Klusendorf )
February 7, 2021
I totally enjoyed working with Dawn she was a remarkable individual who was always happy even as the dementia progressed. My heart felt condolences to her family, she was truly one of a kind, and will be missed, especially her blond hair and red lipstick smile.
Denise Buono
February 6, 2021
Jennifer and Family
So very sorry for your loss. Dawn was a kind caring soul and a wonderful nurse. I will always remember her famous cake with the peanut butter frosting. May happy memories provide you comfort in the days to come. God Bless.
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