Judith H. Dawson

We  all lost a wonderful friend this past Thursday.  Not only Ocean Pointers, but all those who knew Judy Dawson,  will remember her as a beautiful presence among us and for her remarkable courage in recent years .  She was a wise and capable woman who had a welcome greeting for all she met. She was a loyal friend who gave good counsel.  Among other qualities was  a wonderful sense of humor and a witty streak.
     

She gave her time to many Ocean Point activities over the years, including being a former chairman of the Activities Committee.   Without recognition she kept the casino kitchen supplied with paper products at the beginning of each season and took charge of cleaning the kitchen at the end of the summer.  She chaired many a pancake breakfast, food sale and rummage sale over the years as well.  She could be seen in recent years riding to the Casino on her golf cart with grandchildren in tow.
   

Judy particularly enjoyed  being at her cottage surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She loved a good book, theater, including the Maine State Music Theater, and the symphony.  A cup of coffee at her cottage was her way of spending time with friends.

She will be sadly missed by each of us who knew her.                      -- Holly Hornor

 

HALLOWELL - Judith H. Dawson, 73, of Hallowell, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 18, 2014 with her family by her side.

She was born Judith Henry, April 19, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of John and Gladys (Huntley) Henry. She attended schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Judy graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1963 where she met her husband, Peter Dawson. They were married in 1964. She taught school in New Jersey and Massachusetts before moving to Maine in 1966. She lived in Hallowell for 45 years and spent summers in Ocean Point, Maine.


Judy was predeceased by her husband, Peter in 2012.

She is survived by her three children; son Jonathan and his wife, Kate and their three children, Jane, Al, and Owen who all live in Pownal, Maine. Her daughter, Sarah Carr lives in Yarmouth with her husband, Jon and their daughter, Isabel. Her daughter, Elizabeth Holland lives in Gorham with her husband, Paul and their children, Henry and Nara. Judy's children and grandchildren gave her great joy and happiness. She is also survived by two brothers, Byron Henry and his wife, Hannelore and Guy Henry and his wife, Marilyn who live in Maryland. Her sister, Janice Henry and her husband, Blay Bohnson live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She also leaves many friends in Hallowell and Ocean Point.

Judy was a Deacon at Old South Congregational Church, spent many years on the Board of Hubbard Free Library, was on the Board of Forum-A, worked with the Regional Gifted and Talented Program, served on the Hall-Dale school board, and worked with AFS in Hallowell and on the state level. She was a substitute teacher at Hall-Dale Middle School for many years, which she truly enjoyed.

Judy will be remembered for being kind, fair, loyal, and fun.

A memorial celebration of life will be held at the Old South Congregational Church, U.C.C., 135 Second Street in Hallowell on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to visit with the family at the church from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m.

In keeping with Judy's wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Old South Congregational Church, P.O. Box 508, Hallowell, ME 04347, Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second Street, Hallowell 04347 or Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Rd., Hallowell, Maine 04347.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church Street, Augusta. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com