DAWN KAREN CYR (RICHLEW)

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

• Dawn and I go back to the 1980's. We worked at Eaton's together in the cosmetics. I loved her strong zest in life. Her daughter, Charlene, played a big part in our life as the baby-sitter for our children. I had the honour of meeting Dawn again within the last 6 months. Her energy was full of life! Her positive personality and smile reflected in the room she was in. My heart goes out to the family at this time. It is a loss. But know how much you have learned from such an amazing person. Healing is hard after a loss but I send love and light to all who read this. - Posted by: Joan Saladin (Friend) on: Oct 27, 2014

• Dear Robert, Your boat was not at the harbour this year, nor you and Dawn. Now we understand why and we are deeply sorry for your loss. What you wrote to remember her is simply beautiful and we offer you and your family our sincere condolences. Coraggio. Silvia e Italo Chiaramello Ferrarese - Posted by: Silvia Chiaramello and Italo Ferrarese (Silver Harbour Sailing Club friends) on: Oct 27, 2014

• Paulie I am sure though things change life goes on. I remember the few nites we shared together in the 70's with your wife and the few meetings the three of us had you were blessed with a special lady !God Bless Bruce #835 - Posted by: Bruce & Joanne Hallmuth (Friend ) on: Oct 25, 2014

• Cousin Dawn was a very special person. Warm, enthusiastic, full of life and vim and vigor. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing her could not help but be touched by her sincerity and optimism. She was a gifted young woman who set an example to which all of us can aspire. Love always, Lynda and Melody and families. - Posted by: Lynda Hadath and Melody Gomercic and families (cousins) on: Oct 25, 2014

• I met Dawn while taking Bridge lessons at a local leisure centre about 13 years ago. She was a lovely person. I had been at her home on numerous occasions when the 4 of us would get together to play bridge. She never really liked Bridge but wanted to learn how to play it for Robert and his mother, if I remember correctly. She was fun, entertaining and a gracious host. I still have a couple of her recipes. I crossed Dawn's path on a few occasions over the past few years and we always had a good chat. I'm sure she will be missed immensely by Robert and her children. Having lost my husband to cancer this year, I know how devastating the feeling is. - Posted by: Val Matthews (bridge partner) on: Oct 25, 2014

• We are so sorry for the loss of Dawn. While we knew her only a short time she was a valued member of the Silver Harbour Sailing Club. We will always remember your friendly nature and your positive outlook on living and experiencing new adventures. Our condolences to all family and friends. - Posted by: Sue Mackenzie (Sailing friend at Silver Harbour) on: Oct 24, 2014

• Am sad to hear that such a warm and gentle soul has been taken away - Posted by: Eva R Muller (fellow employee) on: Oct 23, 2014

• We are so sorry you lost your Mom so young Char. You will all miss her in years to come. Sincerely, Donna & Norm Kyliuk - Posted by: Norm & Donna Kyliuk (friend) on: Oct 23, 2014

• We were blessed to have Dawn in our lives, and we will miss her smile and sense of humor. Auntie Dorothy - Posted by: Dorothy Skup (Aunt) on: Oct 22, 2014

• A beautiful person inside and out. Left us too early. - Posted by: kim gryte moore (co worker) on: Oct 22, 2014

• I met Dawn while working at Nygard and found her to be an exceptional, loving and fun person. Dawn will be missed. Also had a great smile! - Posted by: Heather Crew-Gee (Friend) on: Oct 22, 2014

• What a shock to read that Dawn has left us at such a young age. She will always be remembered as a delightful, spirited friend and employee who left the world a better place having been present here. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dawn's family. Blessings, Liisa Nygard Johnson - Posted by: Liisa Nygard Johnson (Fellow employee, friend...) on: Oct 22, 2014

• I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dawn. My memories are fond ones when as we were growing up and everyone would gather at our Baba and Geedo's house for Ukranian Christmas and Easter. All the grandkids would either play outside or in the tiny bedrooms. Dawn was one of the older ones and always took the time to talk and play with the ones younger than herself. I remember her pulling me in a little blue wagon and I fell and scraped my knee. She picked me up, wiped the mud off and made me feel better. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Joan Jensen (Cousin) on: Oct 22, 2014

• Dawn brought so many happy moments in our life and left us with a treasure trove of memories. We will never be able to forget her. I am praying for you in this difficult time. May her soul rest in peace. - Posted by: Carmen Blais Thunder Bay (Cousin) on: Oct 22, 2014

• Hi Paul, I'm Jack Melville, in 1967 I worked with you in the CN Fort Rouge coach yards. You might remember me as a Scots immigrant. I had never been to a Canadian wedding before and you invited me and my wife to your wedding at the Fort Garry Hotel. As I remember, Dawn was a Blue Bomber Cheerleader at the time. I think you left CN to become a Fire Fighter, shortly after. My wife and I have been married for 53 years this year, and live at the lake in retirement. When I saw the notice in the paper I was really shocked. Isobel and I want say how sorry we are for your loss. Dawn was taken too soon.. An old friend Jack Melville - Posted by: Jack Melville (Friend ,a long time ago.) on: Oct 21, 2014

• Dawn could usually be found in the garden creating a master piece with the colors of flowers, much like she did with her paintings, with each stroke the world changed. She could also be found in her favorite summer place the screen room where she would lay with her cat by her side n a good book in hand. These simple things brought our friendship to start, talking about art n showing each other our latest works. A soft spoken soul that could put things into perspective the way they should be honest, loving, and sincere. Dawn brought me to tears the day she handed me a brown paper bag and said here you go a gift for you. I opened it up to find an aray of painting brushes n a water color set. Her kind heart had gotten to me. I enjoyed her daily waves to me from the screen room when coming home, would always put a smile on my face. I could not believe the power she had inside to carry on when times were tough! I am blessed to have had the opportunity to meet, talk, laugh, n cry with such a wonderful person. Thur n thru cheers to you my friend and thank you for being you. Like a painting, you have a new canvas to do what you will. Peace be with you always hugzz your friend always n forever. Jonny - Posted by: jonny (friend) on: Oct 21, 2014

• Let your spirit soar into the mystic, Godspeed you will be missed - Posted by: David (Friend) on: Oct 21, 2014

• Am so sad to hear that Dawn has left us..... I knew her both professionally and personally.. she was always such a thoughtful, beautiful, honest and loving person....she really made the world a better place....always a smile and kind word for everyone....she will be so greatly missed by all of us whose lives she graced...warmly, Lorraine - Posted by: Lorraine Hay (Friend) on: Oct 21, 2014

• Dawn Cyr aka Richlew, was simply the best person period, one could hope to meet in their life time someone as refreshing as this woman. Dawn had a exceptional characteristics, spirited, energetic, loyal, trustworthy, natural family person, admired friends, topped with a gifted appearance. I trust and know that Dawn and Paul gave each other their best years together. Paul, one can never truly prepare for the un-announced, for when it arrives, it is what it is. All the best Geoff-Michael Papero - Posted by: Geoff Papero/Calgary/Ukraine . I was saddened to hear of Dawn's passing. I knew both Dawn and Paul b (I knew Dawn, socially while in my teen years, as well as Paul Cyr.Paul, you had one of the great lad) on: Oct 21, 2014

• The Rose Beyond The Wall A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall, And as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches, straight and tall... One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide The rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side Now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted - the rose blooms there- its beauty even greater now, nurtured by God's own loving care. - Posted by: Marie McMillan (Friend - co-worker) on: Oct 21, 2014