Obituary of Elsie-May Dawson

DAWSON, Elsie May - Died suddenly on December 29, 2008 at St. Catharines General Hospital. A gentle soul, a long life well-lived. Elsie was in her 92nd year and enjoyed good health until recently. Born Elsie England on June 2, 1917 in Beeston, Nottingham, England, she was adopted by her Aunt Annie Ward at the age of four. Although she immigrated to Canada in 1951, Elsie was loyal to England and often recalled many good memories she had as a child. Elsie was a longtime member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake and loved the Lord and never doubted that He loved her. In her lifetime, Elsie enjoyed ballroom dancing and her all-time favourite partner was her late husband, Dennis Dawson (Feb. 1987). Elsie enjoyed her past association with the North End Seniors and Niagara-on-the-Lake line dancing groups. She leaves friends young and old alike who will miss her sense of humour and lovely smile. Left with good memories are Elsie's daughter, Deborah, and husband David Eke of Niagara-on-the-Lake; her grandson Darren Eke, wife Carmen and great-granddaughter Rosemarie Deborah of Ottawa; and her granddaughter Sarah Pillitteri and husband Michael Pillitteri of Niagara-on-the-Lake. She is also survived by a son, David Dawson, and his family of St. Catharines. In accordance with Elsie's wishes, a private service was held on December 31. Those who remember Elsie and wish to pay their respect are asked to perform a random act of kindness to a stranger. As this new year begins, count your blessings and tell someone you love them. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Niagara-on-the- Lake Chapel of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES. Online guest register at www.morganfuneral.com. 11368953