Kay Dawson 82, Watertown passed away on June 9, 2017. She was born in Watertown on June 9th 1935 to William English and Catherine “Kitty” Dwyer. Kay graduated from Watertown High School and attended CCBI in Syracuse, NY.
A memorial mass will be held on Friday, June 16th at 1:00 pm at Holy Family Church, Watertown.
She worked in the Real Estate and Insurance fields for many years and provided home health care until she retired. She was an active auxiliary member of American Legion Post 61 and VFW Post 1400. She also attended Holy Family Catholic Church.
Kay was married to Richard Dawson in 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She is survived by Richard Dawson Jr., Amy and Steve Brothers and their children Brooke and Alexis, two Great Grandchildren Alyssa Rose, Mariah Kay, Julie and Danny Suarez and their children Connor, Sean, Alejandro and Susanna. A brother in law David and Suzanne Dawson, Middletown, NJ. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by a daughter Catherine Dawson.
She was extremely proud to be completely of Irish descent. Her children and grandchildren will always remember her as the Good Samaritan. She was always trying to find ways to help those in need and had compassion for those suffering in their daily lives. Her faith in God was extremely strong.
In lieu of flowers her family asks that donations be made to the Sisters of the Precious Blood 400 Pratt Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com.