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February 15, 2012
Richard A. Dawes

Associated Press
Associated Press

FREDONIA — Richard A. Dawes, 75, of Fredonia, NY, passed away Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012, at his Fredonia home, surrounded by loving family members, following a lengthy illness. He was born January 27 ,1937 in North Tonawanda to the late Willard F. and Mildred C. (Johnson) Dawes. Richard attended North Tonawanda schools and graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1954. After graduating from Buffalo State College, Mr. Dawes started his teaching career at Pine Valley High School. He was also taught shop and technical drawing at Fredonia High School for many years. He retired in 1992 after 33 years of teaching. In addition to being a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and teacher, he was also a master tradesman in construction and an accomplished builder. Mr. Dawes was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fredonia. Richard enjoyed remodeling homes, playing pickle ball with friends, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jean P. (Lovegrove) Dawes, whom he married November 28, 1957; four sons, Scott D. Dawes of Tulsa, OK, Jeffrey B. Dawes of Fredonia, Brian S. Dawes of Tulsa, OK, and Thomas W. Dawes of Dunkirk; seven grandchildren, Jeremie, Derek, Mackenzie, Madison, Angelina, David and Levi; four great-grandchildren, Brendan, Olivia, Kiera and Michael. Also a brother, Ronald B. Dawes of Las Cruces, NM, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Fredonia - day and time of service will be announced soon. Arrangements by Larson-Timko Funeral Home (679-9000).

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Richard married LOVEGROVE, Jean P on 28 Nov 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. DAWES, Scott D
2. DAWES, Jeffrey B
3. DAWES, Brian S
4. DAWES, Thomas W

Willard + JOHNSON, Mildred. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]