John Lewis Dawson Obituary
In loving memory of John Lewis Dawson of Mahwah, New Jersey, born in Brooklyn, New York, who departed this world on August 4, 2024 at the age of 85. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though John may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ebba Dawson (Winstrom) and Daniel Dawson. He is survived by: his wife Olga; his children, Debbie (Donald Sinclair) and David (Kelly); his grandchildren, Aidan and Dylan Dawson; and his brother Thomas Dawson (Carla).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://stjude.org) in John's name.
