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DAWN BYRON
Born: Apr 03, 1951
Date of Passing: Jun 12, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDAWN BYRON
A Bright star ascended into Heaven on June 12, 2023, when Dawn left this earth on her final voyage. She succumbed to the ravages of Systemic Scleroderma after a 22-year war. She won many battles over those years, against many obstacles, but she finally lost the war.
Dawn loved life with a passion, entertaining, preparing exquisite meals, gardening, reading novels voraciously, travelling, card making (many still have her Christmas cards), beautiful clothes, home decorating, Lundar Farm and Valhalla at Patricia Beach.
Dawn loved all animals, especially cats, dogs and horses. But she especially, loved those she left behind, husband Wayne, daughter Lori (Ken), brother Chris, stepfather Fabian Mullins. She was overjoyed at the arrival of granddaughter Lily Dawn and grandson Lucas Byron. She loved them unconditionally and had hoped that she could see them grow up. It was her dying hope that by surviving her, she would have instilled in them her love of life, her optimism and positivity, compassion, honesty and integrity. Thinking that left her in a good place.
She was predeceased by her father Joe Simcoe, her mother Bernice Mullins, sister-in-law Joan Lyons and her best friend Lori Gillespie.
Dawn’s career in Winnipeg was at the Health Sciences Centre as an administrative assistant in the Physician’s Business office, the Medical Staff office and the Liver Disease Unit. Her volunteerism involved, First Lutheran Church Women, Neighborhood Watch, Manitoba Riding for the Disabled and British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to those entities or a charity of your choice in memory of Dawn.
Dawn was an inspiration to all as she chose to fight her disease with grace and grit, courage, positivity, perseverance and making the best of each day of her life.
Her Motto: Live-Laugh-Love
May she rest in peace, We loved her, She will be missed.
Cremation has taken place, there will be no funeral. Family will celebrate her life in a small meaningful way. At the appropriate time, you might raise a glass of wine in her memory.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2023
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I am so sorry to learn of Dawn's passing. I remember with much fondness our Hsc association and the many fun filled New Year's Eve parties. Marion and I will raise a glass to a her this Wednesday. - Posted by: Linda Matheson (Friend in HSC medical world) on: Jun 19, 2023
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Because we didn't live near each other, we didn't keep in touch as often as we should, but we always sent each other cards at Christmas! Her cards sent to me were far more beautiful than anything I bought and sent!!! She was so talented. Her home was a reflection of just how talented she was. She was most welcoming the few times I got to visit. We got the Royal treatment! Wayne and Dawn gave us the grand tour of Kelowna and enjoyed her home cooking. I am so very happy I called her on her birthday!!! I will always have a wonderful memory of my cousin Dawn. Rest in Peace you fought the fight. - Posted by: Joan A.Starr (Cousin) on: Jun 19, 2023
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Wayne and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of Dawn. Dawn was always a pleasure whenever I had any encounter with her and she had the most warm and friendliest smile that you could wish to be greeted by. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel! - Posted by: Bernie Smith (Former HSC employee) on: Jun 19, 2023
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Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences to Wayne and Family on the loss of this very good woman. - Posted by: Richard & Karen Howell (Retired HSC Colleagues) on: Jun 18, 2023
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Wayne, I was sorry to read of Dawn's passing. She was a lovely woman who certainly lit up any room she was in, even in a crowd. I'm sure you will miss her a great deal and I send you and your family deep sympathy. - Posted by: Jim Rodger (Former co-worker at HSC) on: Jun 18, 2023
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Condolences to Wayne & family. Will always remember her kindness & friendly ways and her huge smile!! As well, her cards with best ever handwriting!! - Posted by: Lorne & Lue Foster (cousin) on: Jun 18, 2023
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My sincere and deep condolences on your loss, Wayne. At least she is now at peace. "God gave us memory so we might enjoy roses in winter." - Posted by: Bob Strong (wife of former co-worker) on: Jun 17, 2023