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Richard Dawson, Host Who Kissed on ‘Family Feud’, Dies at 79

2012-06-03T21:25:40+0000

Mr. Dawson gained initial fame in the 1960s playing Cpl. Peter Newkirk, a con man, forger and pickpocket, in the CBS series “Hogan’s Heroes.”


John Dawson, Country-Rock Songwriter, Dies at 64

2009-07-24T05:19:46+0000

Mr. Dawson was a singer and songwriter whose band New Riders of the Purple Sage began as a country-rock offshoot of the Grateful Dead but had a long life of its own.


Buck Dawson, 87, Promoter of Swimming, Is Dead

2008-04-21T04:00:00+0000

Mr. Dawson was the first executive director of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a leading promoter of the sport.


Paid Notice: Deaths DUNCAN, EILEEN DAWSON

2006-02-20T05:00:00+0000

DUNCAN--Eileen Dawson. 77, on Thursday, February 16, 2006. Beloved mother of Kathleen Duncan; dear sister of Bro. John Lawrence Dawson, OSF. Native of Brooklyn; proud patriot and Socony Mobil worker in WW II. Funeral on Tuesday, February 21st, 10 AM, St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, Brooklyn Heights, where she worked in the rectory for the past five years. Calling hours Monday, February 20th, Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, Madison Ave. at 81st St. Manhattan, 2-5 and 7-9 PM.


Paid Notice: Deaths DUNCAN, EILEEN DAWSON

2006-02-19T05:00:00+0000

DUNCAN--Eileen Dawson. 77, on Thursday, February 16, 2006. Beloved mother of Kathleen Duncan; dear sister of Bro. John Lawrence Dawson, OSF. Native of Brooklyn; proud patriot and Socony Mobil worker in WW II. Funeral on Tuesday, February 21st, 10 AM, St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, Brooklyn Heights, where she worked in the rectory for the past five years. Calling hours Monday, February 20th, Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, Madison Ave. at 81st St. Manhattan, 2-5 and 7-9 PM.


Paid Notice: Deaths DAWSON, DONALD S. GEN. USAF RET.

2006-02-15T05:00:00+0000

DAWSON--Donald S. Gen. USAF Ret. Exec. Asst. to Harry S. Truman, attorney, humanitarian, loving husband, father and friend. Died December 25 at age 97 of stroke at his home in Bethesda, MD. surrounded by family & friends. A true American patriot, born in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, graduated Univ. of Missouri 1930 & Law Degree from George Washington Univ. 1938. Instrumental in drafting The Marshall Plan, integration of armed forces, chaired White House Loyalty Review Board, established by Truma ...


Paid Notice: Deaths DAWSON, DONALD S. GEN. USAF RET.

2006-02-12T05:00:00+0000

DAWSON--Donald S. Gen. USAF Ret. Exec. Asst. to Harry S. Truman, attorney, humanitarian, loving husband, father and friend. Died December 25 at age 97 of stroke at his home in Bethesda, MD. surrounded by family & friends. A true American patriot, born in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, graduated Univ. of Missouri 1930 & Law Degree from George Washington Univ. 1938. Instrumental in drafting The Marshall Plan, integration of armed forces, chaired White House Loyalty Review Board, established by Truma ...


Donald Dawson, 97, Dies; Master of Truman Whistle-Stop

2005-12-29T05:00:00+0000

Donald S. Dawson, who as a presidential aide marshaled Harry S. Truman's crucial whistle-stop tour in the 1948 election campaign and who later had a long career as a Washington lawyer, died on Sunday at his home in Bethesda, Md. He was 97. The death was announced by his family.


Paid Notice: Deaths DAWSON, GERARD A.

2003-12-21T05:00:00+0000

DAWSON--Gerard A. On December 13, 2003. Beloved husband of Mary (Maureen) (nee Rohan). Loving brother of William (Terri) of Clearwater, FL., W. John (Alice) of York, PA. Predeceased by Lillian Akeson, Sr. Irene Marie OP of Sparkill, Harry, Howard and Arthur. Retired Sargent NYPD after 37 years. Charter member of the Emerald Society. Proud World War II veteran USAAF, China, Burma, India. Member of the Long Island Basha and the Burma Star Association. Interment took place at Calverton National Cem ...


Paid Notice: Deaths DAWSON, BRIGID RUTH

2003-11-13T05:00:00+0000

DAWSON--Brigid Ruth. Age 73, on November 7, 2003. Daughter of the late Cyril and Marjorie, of Yorkshire, England. Sister of Michael and Valarie and family, Judy and Ken and family, and Chris and Christine and family. An English teacher of many years. A celebration of her life will be held at The Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Street on Friday 3:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory will be announced. DAWSON--Brigid. The faculty, staff, and stud ...



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