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Bert Waterman posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Donna and family, and the Dawson families.
We just heard of Mike's passing. I have great memories of Mike, particularly from our days hanging out together back in the 60s. Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.
Bert and Roma Waterman
Ottawa, ON
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Soili Dymond posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
Donna and family. I am sending my condolences to say how sorry I am. We don't know when we are called home.
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ken mcgeorge posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
I extend condolences to Donna and family on the death of Mike. he was a great guy and Gail and I enjoyed meeting him a few times at events. my heart and prayers go out to you.
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Joanne Tortola posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
Dear Kelly and Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear father, family, friend. Please take care, and lean into the love surrounding you at this time.
~Joanne
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Friday, April 21, 2023
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David & Brenda Sansom posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
Dear Cathy and family
Mike lived his life as life should be lived……with love, with respect and with an enduring sense of humour.
He was a fair and honest banker by day, while being a committed and loving husband and Dad at all times. Always the life of the party, his presence will be missed. Continue to remember him with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Hugs
David and Brenda Sansom
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Eddie Rowsell posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We have many great memories which we shared in the Tribute book. Our sincere condolences to Donna and extended family. May you all find comfort with all the wonderful memories you all shared with Mike. He will forever be in our hearts and yours.
Rest in Peace Mike.
Your Nashville family,
Eddie, Paulette, Grayson and Sherida.
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Shirley Hayes posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
Donna and family,
Please accept my sincere condolence on Mike's passing.
Sincerely,
Shirley Hayes
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John Dawson posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
You will be missed uncle Mike. I'll never forget your kind demeanour and incredible laugh. My deepest condolences to Donna and the girls. Love you guys.
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Fran Good posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
Cathy, your mom and sisters, and the grandkids, we are so sadden to learn of your dad's passing, please accept our heartfelt condolences at this time. it is such a difficult time for you and your family, but lean on all the wonderful memories you have of your Dad and cherish them. Hugs - Fran and Jim Good
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Eddie Rowsell posted a condolence
Friday, April 21, 2023
So many memories of Mike. Here are a few of them.
Paulette and I were in Corner Brook on tour many years ago and stayed with Donna and Mike. We had to catch a flight to Halifax from Deer Lake in the evening. Mike said, "oh we have plenty of time", stay a little longer. Well, guess what, we missed our flight and had to stay another night." I'm sure it was on purpose." Such great hosts, we really enjoyed our stay.
Another memory was when Mike and Donna came to Nashville and wanted to visit the winery owned by Kix Brooks , the county singer(Brooks and Dunn), so we drove to Arrington, TN. Mike bought a bottle of their wine along with some crackers and cheese. We sat on the front porch and drank the full bottle of wine. Another great time of love and laughter.
The latest great memory was when Mike and Donna attended our daughter, Sherida's wedding in Nashville in 2010. Donna's sisters and family also came, Sharon and Mike, Kim, Jim and kids. It was a very special time.
We're gonna miss you buddy, you were one of the best.
Eddie and Paulette Rowsell
Nashville, Tennessee
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Mike you were definitely a one of kind awesome man. Your family took me in as if I was one of your own. I’ll never forget how much you helped me out when I lived in Fredericton….a man that loved good scotch and a game of pool. Sending our love from Newfoundland to Donna, Kelly, Cathy, Carol Ann and family. ❤️
Love Jeremy and Audrina
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Donna and family! Thinking of you at this sad time! So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing! We were connected like family. Justin , Jeremy and the girls were together constantly. We sure missed you when you moved to NB. We have wonderful memories of our camping trips, cutting wood, family meals together, cards and a few toddies! Darryl and Mike sure had good times on the Big Red trike and the Bravo snowmobile! Mike will be always be in our hearts! Hold onto all the wonderful memories you have, He will be missed!
Darryl, Cindy, Jeremy, Justin.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Shacara Dawson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Uncle Mike was the best! I enjoyed his humour, always laughing when he was around! I will forever remember Donna and Mike dancing!!!
Sending my condolences to Aunt Donna, Carol Ann, Kelly and Cathy.
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Shacara Dawson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Uncle Mike was the best! I enjoyed his humour, always laughing when he was around! I will forever remember Donna and Mike dancing!!!
Sending my condolences to Aunt Donna, Carol Ann, Kelly and Cathy.
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Jim Wood posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
It was with great sadness that I heard my friend and coworker had passed.
There are many stories I could tell you about Mike from our days in the Bank in Fredericton--at the many golf tournaments and curling events we attended; doing exercises at the YMCA; raising money for the YMCA; shooting pool at Dooley's; the many parties we attended both at the Bank and elsewhere; having our own reserved table at the Dock Tavern with our group's picture at the end of the table and overall, enjoying life...but I'm not telling any of these stories.
After we retired, Mike also attended a couple of my fishing trips in Eden Lake with 2 other Bankers and a couple of my friends. Mike made the mistake the first year of volunteering his van for one of the trips out to a local lake. The van was spotless when we left the house, but it returned with worms on the floor, hooks stuck in the carpet, mud all over it and the smell of trout everywhere! Just to make matters worse, Mike's good fishing rod got broken on that trip. That was the last time he let us use his van.
Mike was a very good friend, devoted husband and father. We will miss him.
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Darren Dick posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Dear Kelly and family
Sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Darren Dick
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Ally Howard posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Kelly, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May the loving memories of your father bring you comfort and strength and live in your hearts forever.
Love Ally
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Shawn Swallow posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Dear Kelly and Family
Kim and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Shawn and Kim
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Sharon and Mike Seckler posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
It is with sincere sadness today having to send deepest regrets to my sister, Donna and family for the passing of Mike. He was such a social person, always had a joke to tell with an unique laugh to match. YET, serious and focused when he needed to be. A Concerned & Loving Husband and Father. He will be greatly missed. Words cannot express the pain we feel when a loved one passes, we can only take comfort in our memories. Rest in Peace Mike.
Sharon, Mike and Family.
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Kimberley Greening posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Donna and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Mike was an outstanding individual with a heart of gold. Always putting his family 1st in every life's decision. He never missed an opportunity to showcase a new joke or break out the backgammon game or deck of cards. He will be truly missed.
Love: Kim, Jim, Matthew & James
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Paul Greening posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Donna, Carol Ann, Kelly and Cathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time and although we are apart in miles, we are together always in heart and spirt. Mike was a family man who loved get-togethers, a good game of knock and a few toddies. May fond memories comfort you all in your time of sorrow.
Much love: Paul, Charlene, Mandy and Hannah
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Cliff Durling posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Donna and family,
So Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
Enjoyed our many chats. He was a fine gentleman who served his community well.
Our sincere condolences.
Marilyn & Cliff
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Linda Mclean lit a candle
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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So sorry to hear about Mike. Did not have a chance to become close friends with him but he was always such a gentleman and so pleasant. Will miss seeing him every morning in the gym. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and your family.
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Larry Dawson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Donna and family there are no words to make the grief better for you guys. This is truly a great loss while we didn’t see each other as often as we would like the love was great. One of my fond memories of Mike is when he won a contest which consisted of clothing he was so proud of his clothes he bought a lock so myself and Brian couldn’t take them. Mike had the bottom drawer so we took the drawer above out and got into his clothes. He was not happy when he found out what we were doing. Funny story. Mike would laugh at it now. Love to you all. Larry and Michele
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Bob and Jeanette Carter posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
“ Remembrance of Mike from his childhood best friend, Bob “
I remember the good old days when we were younger and carefree. So many good times together partying, camping, learning to drive ( on a standard transmission), movies at the old Crescent Theatre and sneaking into clubs while under age. One memory stands out : Mike and I were out drinking ( a little too much) and when he went home, his mother, met him in the kitchen. Because Mike was laughing and joking so much, she ( Hilda ) said you bugger - you’ve been drinking ! No Mom - I haven’t ! Then she replied - “ let me smell your breath ! So ….. Mike held his breath !
That didn’t work - he was grounded - too funny !
Another time, before marriage, we went to Springdale for a party. Jeanette, teaching in Botwood was picked up by Mike, who worked in Grand Falls. I was working in Deer Lake and went to Corner Brook to pick up Donna.
We all met in Springdale for the weekend. Fine Party !
Later, on Sunday afternoon, a snow storm hit so Mike headed east with Jeanette and I headed west to Corner Brook with Donna. What a storm ! When I dropped off Donna in Corner Brook, I headed back to Deer Lake and slid off the highway in Steady Brook. One of the locals put me up for the night and helped me the next day to get my car back on the road to head back to Deer Lake. “ An out-of-town party to remember !”
Another time; still with all of us working in different towns - we met and rented Bill’s Tourist Cabins for the weekend in Pasadena. We partied, cooked up meals and played lots of fun games! Lots of good memories.
Fun trips to Port Blandford, small town of Terra Nova and Terra Nova Park camping.
“ So many good times with Mike and Danna ! “
Mike, my best friend while growing up in Gander - you will be truly missed !
- Love - Bob and Jeanette Carter
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Janet MacLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Dear Carole Ann
I’m really sorry to see that you lost your dear father. When we curled together we learned how much he meant to you. For sure you have lots of good memories but this loss surely hurts. Please give my condolences to all your family.
Janet MacLeod
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Will miss you, my turkey neck eating, larger than life brother. We hope you’re playing cards with Mom, Dad & Terry. Love you big brother ❤️
Your little sisters Pam & Joanne
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Bob & Jeanette Carter posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Donna, Carole Ann, Kelly , Cathy & families,
We remember our many get- togethers with Mike and Donna and all the fun times we shared travelling throughout the island. Mike brought so much joy and laughter. He truly enjoyed life with his family and friends!
Our deepest sympathy,
Bob & Jeanette Carter
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Sylvia Cantwell Hiscock posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
So sorry to be hearing this news today. Our sincerest condolences to you Donna and to all of your family at this very sad time in your lives. Our prayers are with you all and special prayers for Mike that he may Rest In Peace. Sylvia Cantwell Hiscock.
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Don and Jean Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Donna and family: Don and I wish to send you all our heartfelt condolences. We haven't known Mike long, but would see him working out faithfully on the exercise bike in the gym of our building when he was able. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
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Joyce Maston posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
My deepest condolences to you, Donna, and family. My heart goes out to you all. May all the wonderful memories of him comfort you during this difficult time.
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Cynthia & Bob Hodder posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Donna, Carole Ann, Kelly, Cathy & families. Our heartfelt sympathy to you on Mike's passing. We have always had a special love for all the Dawson family & share in your sorrow. Hold fast to your memories & he will always live on in your heart. Rest in peace Mike, until we meet again. Hugs & Love to all the family. Cynthia & Bob Hodder
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Neng And Tanya Makhot posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
We were lucky enough to enjoy some of Mike’s Summer Pool parties. Swimming pool in the backyard and Snooker Pool downstairs. Always a great host with many great stories to share, especially about the memorabilia’s in his man cave. I am lucky enough to also own some of Mikes Prize Tools from his workshop. I could see that it was hard for him to part with them when selling them to me. I often think of Mike when I use them and how well he had his tools organized. Cheers to you Mike and sending much love to your family.
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Ben Bouley posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The first time I met Mr Dawson was in Maine on vacation where my brothers and I became friends with his daughters while camping. He was a man to be admired and a gentle soul for all who knew him and his family was everything to him. He will be greatly missed as the friendship over the years never faltered and my first trip to Canada was to his home he graciously opened his doors to me while I visited for the weekend for his daughter Kelly’s birthday. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family
during this tremendous loss. All my love to this amazing family.
-Ben Bouley
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