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Dawn Gentile Obituary
In addition to her husband, she leaves behind three children, Robert Dickson of Providence, Steven Gentile (Donna) of Charlestown and Wayne Gentile (Rebecca) of Flower Mound, TX; two stepchildren, Marianne Gentile of Pawcatuck and Frank V. Gentile, Jr. of Torrington, CT; three sisters, Margaret Boulanger of Bristol, RI, Karla Schinigoi of Lakeland, FL and Tania Schinigoi-Medeiros of Smithfield, RI; as well as three grandchildren, Cameron, Carson and Kolt. Dawn was predeceased by two brothers, Dick and Jim Dickson and her stepson Danny Gentile.
She worked as a bus driver for Chariho School Dept. and enjoyed painting, ceramics and crocheting.
Visiting hours are omitted. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Special Wishes Inc., Box 391, Oakville, CT 06779 or go to www.specialwishes.org in Dawn's memory. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Phil Horbock Jr
February 3, 2023
Dawn will forever live in our hearts she was a beautiful person great personality and a lot of fun she is missed but remembered fondly
Frank Gentile Sr
March 3, 2022
Till we meet again love of my life I will love you forever !
Trisha Aruda
February 11, 2022
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dawn. My thoughts and prayers are with Frank and entire Gentile family through this difficult time. May Dawn rest in peace.
Steve and Donna
February 9, 2022
So sad. She was a fantastic woman. We´re gonna miss her so much. Fly with the angels Dawn. You are sadly missed
Michael Dipollino
February 9, 2022
Prayers for Frank and the entire Gentile family in this time of sorrow. may god have Mercy on Dawn's Soul and may she rest in the Peace of Christ.
Phil Horbock Jr
February 8, 2022
Please accept my sincere regrets for your loss she was an exceptional woman a good friend and a lot of fun she will be missed
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