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David Peter McDonald Dawson passed away Oct 2, 2022. He was born in Scotland on June 20, 1953 to Mary and Christopher Dawson who immigrated to Winnipeg when Dave was three. He grew up in Elmwood with his two older brothers Bill and Christopher Jr and his younger sister Jeanette.
He was predeceased by both of his parents and his brothers, Bill and Chris.
Growing up, he loved playing sports with his favourite being baseball where he excelled as a back catcher. He loved NFL Sundays and was a diehard fan of the Raiders for over 40 years.
He married the love of his life, Betty Dueck, in 1974 and was a loving, kind and generous father to Angela (Terrence) and Justin (Juliya). He was an adoring Grandpa to Nick, Kayleigh and Jayla Ouellette and Alex, Jasmine and Anthony Dawson. Our family is our greatest life’s work.
He was a determined, hard-working man often acknowledged for his work ethic. He welcomed retirement, at age 62, with his wife.
His lung disease began in 2016 and he passed away, peacefully, with his family by his side.
Dave’s celebration of life will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Cross Church (1787 Logan Avenue).
“Every love story is beautiful but ours is my favourite.”
Rest In Peace my darling.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David
Peter McDonald
Dawson 1953 2022..
Death notice for the town of: East St. Paul, Province: Manitoba