Dawn Lee Dickinson

Age 58 of Holecek Avenue, Elmira, passed away after courageously battling cancer for years, on Monday, November 17th, 2003 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 19, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late Allen J. and Helen Pritchard Smith. Dawn is survived by her loving husband, Charles F. Dickinson; beloved children, Cathiejo Mayer of Elmira, NY; Alicia and James Reedy of Wellsburg, NY; Kimberly Mayer of Elmira, NY; 6 grandchildren; sister Catherine (Keith) Moore of Elmira, NY; niece, Amanda Moore of Elmira Heights, NY; Aunt Thelma Valushin of Wilkes-Barre, PA.Dawn retired from the AETNA / Travelers Life Insurance Co. after 17 years of dedicated service. After her retirement she worked part time at IN-TO-IT and North East DAT both of Elmira. She was active in her community with the Rebecca?s #423 I.O.O.F., the Grand Ladies Encampment Auxiliary and I.O.O.F., Past Grand Matriarch, Department Association of the Patriarch?s Militant I.O.O.F. and was currently the stenographer for them. Dawn crocheted many quilts, was an avid bowler and loved bingo.Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NY Thursday, November 20th, 2003 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 8:00 pm. The Reverend Nora Jerzak will officiate. Interment services will be held privately in the Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Elmira, NY at a time convenient with the family. Those wishing, please make memorials in Dawn Lee Dickinson?s name to the Grand Encampment Cancer Fund, 502 Holecek Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904 or the Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd. Corning, NY 14830. A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for the family at www.olthof.com.