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Dawn M. McElveen

1952 - 2015

BORN

1952

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Dawn McElveen Obituary

Dawn M. McElveen PITTSFIELD, MA - Dawn M. McElveen, 62, of 54 Demont Avenue in Pittsfield, MA entered eternal peace on September 5, 2015. Born on October 30, 1952 in Pittsfield, MA she was a daughter of John P. Pasini of Pittsfield, MA and the late Theresa Marusarz Pasini. A Pittsfield native, she had also resided in Hanahan, South Carolina for many years. She was educated in Pittsfield schools and was a 1970 graduate of St. Joseph Central High School in Pittsfield. A homemaker, she had also worked as a bookkeeper for several years for area companies. Dawn was a member of Berkshire Carousel, Oldies but Goodies and the Davis Hiking Club. She enjoyed gardening, bingo and music. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, the essence that helps define our identity. Her legacy remains with her family which includes her father, John P. Pasini of Pittsfield, MA. A son, Jason E. McElveen and his wife Barbara of Hanahan, SC. A daughter, Allison M. McElveen of Goose Creek, SC. Two sisters, Diane Taylor of Pittsfield, MA and Teri Davis and her husband Morgan of Hinsdale, MA and her brother, David Pasini of Pittsfield, MA. She also leaves her six grandchildren, Bryce McElveen, Peyton Mitchell, Jaiden McElveen, Emma McElveen, and twins, Jeremiah and Jamison Beaufort. She also leaves her many dear friends. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services for Dawn M. McElveen, 52, of Pittsfield, MA who entered eternal peace on September 5, 2015 will be private. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations in memory of Dawn may be made to the American Heart Association in care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 which is handling arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2015.

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Teri Davis

December 3, 2015

Thank you all for your messages..It is heartwarming to read all of the beautiful things you have shared with us. All of my other family members are not online but I will share all of these messages with each of them....my love goes back out to all of you too and to your families in return. We must remember how fleeting life is, and Dawn's early passing was surly a reminder of this...Teri

September 13, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Dave

Susan Mazzone McLintock

September 12, 2015

Dawn...even those of us who talk a lot are sometimes at a loss for words! You were my link to the memories of all the crazy things we did as we approached adulthood. I will miss seeing you and reminiscing about all the good times!
To Dawn's family..I offer my sincerest condolences. You are in my heart and in my thoughts. May you find comfort in all your memories.

Kathy Walton

September 12, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of Dawn's passing and wish to extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to her sister, Diane, and all of her family. Dawn was a truly lovely lady. Though I would pass by her at Monday bingo many, many times, she never failed to smile whenever our eyes met, and I will always be grateful for her support. I can and will continue to see and feel her kind smile.

Ann Kamienski

September 12, 2015

Dear Teri and Family,
I was so shocked to hear from my sister Ellen about Dawn. A lovely lady inside and out. I always enjoyed seeing her on Monday night bingo at St. Charles and also chatting about South Carolina. A smile that will always be in my heart. Prayers and love to all of you.

Ellen Murray-Chaffee

September 11, 2015

To Dawn's family,
I have been away & I am in shock over her passing. I always saw her with such a smiling face at St. Charles Bingo no matter whether she lost or won. I also saw her at our 45th class reunion & wondered why I hadn't heard from her after friending her on FB.
I am so sorry to all of you & will light a candle for her this weekend at Mass. Please know that she will always be an angel watching over all of you.
Love & God Bless

September 11, 2015

Teri and Morgan:

We are so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

Lynne Messeck and David Pomeroy

Aprille Williamson

September 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawn's family in the time of sorry - she was a wonderful person - God Bless

Nancy Kennedy

September 10, 2015

My condolences to Dawn's entire family..going to miss her smiling face.

September 10, 2015

Shocked to hear about Dawn. I just got on my computer and saw that I missed the services. She loved to tease me and I'll miss that.

merri seidl

September 10, 2015

Diane and family-we are so sorry tor your loss. We will always remember Dawns smile - sending hugs from Flo & Merri

Bobbie orsi

September 9, 2015

Dearest Teri, I was saddened to hear about your sister, and will keep you and your family in my prayers. Bobbie

Barbara O'Callaghan

September 9, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of Dawn's passing. We were neighbors and friends many years ago, and I'm so glad that we had reconnected in more recent times. My deepest sympathy to Mr Pasini and the whole family.

September 9, 2015

It was a joy knowing Dawn. She will be missed.

September 9, 2015

Mr. Pasini, David, Diane, and Teri,
Judy and I extend our deepest sympathy. We have so many fond memories of Dawn. We loved her insight and she truly shared her joy of life with us. We loved watching her get ready for special events. It was truly a pleasure growing up around such a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan LeBeau McElroy

Bonnie Fisher

September 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Dawn

September 9, 2015

Mr. Pasini, David, Diane, and Teri,
Judy and I extend our deepest sympathy. We have so many fond memories of our times spent with your family. We looked up to Dawn as the older, more worldly grown up. We loved driving around in her Datsun and rummaging through her cosmetics. May you cherish all the memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe Gomes

September 9, 2015

Rest in peace cold friend. You've raised a family. Half the old neighborhood awaits you and we won't be too long coming. Peace to all the family.

American Heart Association

September 9, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

September 8, 2015

Teri,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Dawn sounds like an amazing person. My condolences to all your family.
Nancy Shulman

Barbara O'Donnell Fleischmann

September 8, 2015

To Dawn's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working on our 45th high school reunion with Dawn for the past nine months. Losing her will leave a huge void in all our lives. Her smile was infectious.

Anita (Moitozo) Calderwood

September 8, 2015

Dear Mr. Pasini and the whole family. I am so sorry about Dawn's passing. She was so happy and lived her life to the fullest. She will be missed.

Donna LaFountain

September 8, 2015

I met Dawn through the oldies but goodies show. After that we saw each other at other functions. We always had so much fun together. We sang, and danced, and laughed. She was a great woman and will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Dawn.

September 8, 2015

I have many wonderful memories with Dawn in the "Up With People" group when we were both teenagers. She will be so sadly missed by many.

Joyce Wing

September 8, 2015

Allison, Teri, Morgan I only knew Dawn on facebook and at the Berkshire Carousel where she was always smiling and helping with everything she could. There is no way to replace her smiles and cheerful attitude but that is always how I will think of her. Peace to your whole family. Joyce Wing

Sherry (Knapp) Harte

September 8, 2015

I was so sad to hear of Dawn's passing. We were classmates at St. Joe and she was nice to everyone. We reconnected through Facebook and although we didn't see each other often she always gave her friendship and support. I always admired her sense of community and of course her awesome hair in high school. She really did touch a lot of lives.

Denise Fowler

September 8, 2015

Dawn I remember you bouncing thru mom and dads front door and up the stairs stopping on the step next to me and asking me if I knew who you were, and without missing a beat I said " Well I know were related cuz your shorter than me!" You were clearly a blessing not just to our family, but to everyone who had the privilege and honor to know you! My condolences to you all! RIP sweet cousin!

Erin Brewer

September 8, 2015

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am you had to end your journey of life so early. I'm sorry we could not be there to celebrate your life. You should receive some flowers from us. Rest in Peace Dawn. We love you VERY much! Love, Erin, Jayden & Evan

September 8, 2015

Sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you.
Chery Reynolds, Duke and Sharon Scales

September 8, 2015

RIP Dawn! You will be missed! So sorry Diane!
Mary and Todd from BINGO

I will miss her and always remember her enthusiastic spunkiness and her smile!

Katy Levesque

September 8, 2015

The world has lost another truly amazing person.. Dawn M McElveen loved and was loved by so many. She was an adventurer, dancer, dreamer,
explorer, friend, lover of life, singer and so much more! I loved talking to her, listening to her stories, commentaries, and her enthusiastically spunky nature and her great smile!
I took this photo of her on a very fun South County adventure we took with Teri, she just loved this throne!

September 8, 2015

Teri and family, so very sorry on the passing over of your sister. I am sure she will watch over all of you from above. Love Teresa, David and Gary D. Van Bramer

Kathleen Basile

September 8, 2015

So very saddened by Dawn's passing. I knew Dawn at PHS and we used to tease her with the song "Dawn Go Away", all in good fun and she always smiled and sang with us. I just saw her at the last reunion and reminded her of that -and she laughed. Cannot believe she will not be here for the 50th. Will miss her so much.

Dotti Booker

September 8, 2015

Aunt Dawn you will be truly missed! But I know in my heart momma has done found you out of all the people in heaven! I know ya'll are catching up on old times. You are the best and loving aunt I had!

betty bochette

September 8, 2015

so sorry for you lose Allison I know what your family is going though I was in your place in april went we lose my mom you just got to take one day at the time and rember the time you had with you mom

Paula Ryan

September 8, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family...RIP

September 8, 2015

You will be missed, I love you,

Peggy Fijal

September 8, 2015

This candle is reflective of Dawn. She was always vibrant, and this candle will continually burn as brilliantly as Dawn did. As long as this candle shines brightly, so does Dawn!!!

renee hart

September 8, 2015

Allison and Jason our prayers are with y'all during this time. Love yall

Peggy Fijal

September 8, 2015

Diane and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to all! She will be greatly missed!

Dawn was one of those people who was as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside! There can only be one Dawn but, if more people were like her, what a wonderful world this would be!

May she rest peacefully with the angels and, until we meet on the other side, know that you will always be in my thoughts and prayers!

Always,
Peg

Brenda Hurlbut

September 8, 2015

To Dawn's family, I am so saddened by Dawn's death; my condolences & prayers to all; RIP Dawn.

Cindy Ackerman

September 8, 2015

Dawn,
It was my pleasure to have met you and become a small part of your life. I fell in love with Bryce from the first moment I saw him. Then before I knew it I had you and Allison as friends. God works in mysterious ways. That little boy brought you into my life and I am a much better person for knowing you. Rest in Peace. You have done your job.Allison and Bubba have turned in wonderful adults/parents because of you.
You will forever be missed beautiful lady.

Paul Trumbull

September 8, 2015

My thought and prayers are with you all during this difficult time...

Jill Greene

September 8, 2015

Diane and Family, I am so very very for your loss of Dawn. She was a great friend and loving soul. She will truly be missed by many. My thoughts and Prayers with be with you all. Dawn, Sleep softly with the angels my friend........

September 8, 2015

you were one-of-a-kind. such a spunky, up-beat woman, and you'll be missed by so many. Marnie Fischer Martin

peter gallant

September 8, 2015

john and family-so sorry for your loss-thinking of you always john-prayers for all-pete

Marian

September 8, 2015

It was an honor to have known you..you will be greatly missed .......RIP... Marian

Kathy (Truden) & Dick Brassard

September 8, 2015

My heart breaks at the thought of this Beautiful, Warm, Caring Woman passing. Let God give her family the strength to deal with this tragedy. The memories she left will keep her alive in all of our hearts. Rest in Peace Sweet Dawn.

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