Peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital, London on November 9, 2023 of Exeter in her 85th year. Loving wife for over 60 years to Clayton Murray. Cherished mother of Kim Walters (Jason Walters) of Michigan. Proud grandmother of Michael and David Walters of Michigan. Dear sister of Earl Brogan of New Brunswick, and sister-in-law Beth Brogan of Nova Scotia. Fondly remembered by Clay’s family and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Basil Brogan and Elizabeth (Garnet Flower), and brothers Bryden and Harold.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Friday, November 17th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where Dawn’s memorial service will be held at 11 AM. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.
A Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:30 AM.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
JoAnne Pickering
So sorry to you to hear of Dawn’s passing!!
Lynn Murray
Dear Clay, Kim, Michael and David,
Such a huge loss we are all feeling, her family, her co-workers and dear friends, I must share that when my mom (June) and Dawn were together, they could make each other laugh hysterically. l will always remember them bobbing on their pool noodles, but only when the temperature of the pool was over 85 degrees. Clay, Albert, Dawn and June always shared wonderful times together. Their fine tuned senses of humour fed off each other. I will always smile when l think of some of the mischief they could find. Dawn…you behave up there with Albert and June!
judith christensen
Clay and family. My sincere sympathy and prayers on the loss of such a wonderful lady. I had the pleasure of working with Dawn for many years. Great memories. She was a wonderful Nurse and friend. She will be missed by many. 🙏 🤲 🙏
Shirley Keller
I met Dawn and Clay when they moved into Towerview. We also played bridge for years with the same group of girls. Dawn usually rode with me to our games, so those were the times I got to know her best. I knew her as a real and caring friend, not one given to gossip or making mean comments. I looked to her for her wise opinions on many things. I could always depend on her to be cheerful, helpful and candid. I will miss her smile around the building and remember her often.
DARLENE LIGHTFOOT & THAMES TRAVEL STAFF
Dear Clay and Kim and family: Please accept our condolences on the loss of wife, mother and grandmother. We will miss you but we are left with many fond memories. Darlene , Joni and Cheryl.
Cheryl Harvey Freiter
Dear Kim and Mr Murray.
My deepest sympathies to you both.
Dawn always had a kind word or something to chat about when we saw one another. A very special lady she was.
Was very proud of you Kim and always spoke of you.
Tom & Rose Merrigan
Our deepest sympathy to Clay, Kim & Family
Dawn’s bright smile will be missed in our hall ways at Towerview Apartments. She will be deeply miss at our Wii bowling and Bingo games. Rest in peace our dear friend.
John and Wendy Britan
We were so sad to hear the passing of Dawn we’ve only got to know her in the last two years that we have been neighbors at Towerview Apartments and what a pleasure it was to know Dawn, she always had a smile for us and love to share her stories with us, we miss you Dawn but we know you are with your Mum and in Gods hands now for eternity, God Bless you Clay, Kim and those Grandsons Dawn use to talk about.🙏🙏
Lois Godbolt
Clay and family
Sincere condolences on your loss of Dawn. Remembering Dawn as a wonderful, caring and dedicated nurse who touched many not only in her profession but in daily activities. She will be missed.
Lois
Jason Bourne
Clay and Family,
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. My sincerest condolences to you and the family.
George and Sue Wilson
Clay, Kim and family, heartfelt condolences on Dawn’s passing. She was a lovely lady, friendly and full of fun. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Vandeworp
My sincere sympathy to all of Dawn’s family and friends.
Anna Marie and Casey Cook
Our condolences Clay, Kim and family. I so enjoyed playing bridge with Dawn. She will be so missed.
Doreen Lee Jones
Clay, Kim and families
Dawn was a wonderful caring nurse. I had the pleasure working with Dawn for a short time at SHH back in the 70’s. I can still see her smile and hear her laugh what a fantastic charge nurse/ supervisor. Ten years later Dawn was on duty when my Mom passed away she was there to comfort me hugs and tears.
RIP my friend.
Judy Palsa
Sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. She was such a nice lady
Our deepest condolences to Clay and family
Judy and Ron Pickering
Ron Bowers
Sorry to hear of your loss Mr Murray.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Clay and family
Sorry to learn of Dawn’s passing.
Our condolences to all.
Eleanor and Bryan Probizanski
Clay and Kim, we were so sorry to her about Dawn’s passing. You were our very first friends we made moving to Exeter and living in the Shirley Margaret apartments . So many years ago and so many good memories of fun times. She was an exceptional women with many talents, and she showed us how to survive in a small town. We were so young and eager. Keep the memories of Dawn in your hearts and she will be with you forever.
Kendra Craig
Sorry to hear of Dawns passing. She was such a kind and caring person.
Mary Draisey
Clay, Kim and family
Sending our deepest sympathy to everyone. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Remember all the good times you shared.
Mary Draisey and Laura Draisey Bazell
Julie Grimminck
Dear Clay, Kim & Family,
My condolences to you as you grieve the loss of Dawn. What a priveledge it was to meet her and see her routinely for the last 10 years. She always had a story, always had a smile, was a proud grandma to her boys AND always had a sense of humor. Praying for peace and comfort for you, along with strength for the coming days ahead.
Sherrie E Broderick
Clay, Kim and Family
With great sadness I read of Dawn’s passing. We have lost another angel. Our deepest sympathy …
Kim Winbow
Clayton & Kim,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Dawn. I first met Dawn in 2003 when I worked for VON providing community hospice services. She was a valued member of my advisory committee for many years. I loved my time with her. She was a great support to me, always a mentor and a friend with a wonderful sense of humor. Take care during this difficult time.
Brian and Janet Wedlake
So sorry for your loss. I met Dawn through my mother while playing cards many years ago. She wills be missed by many.
Lisa Rosario
Kim & Family-
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May the lifetime of love and memories carry you though this. May your Mom be where she is at peace🙏🏼
Donna Matheson
Dear Clay, Kim and family.
I have sweet memories of Aunt Dawn with her animated face and quick smile and wit. A good partner for her quick witted husband!
I remember Aunt Dawn being so comforting when my family had a car accident near Belleville in 1967. It was a difficult time made easier with Aunt Dawn and Uncle Clay there.
XO
Donna Matheson
Judy Grenier
Clay, Kim & family,
Thinking of you throughout this difficult time. Dawn was a great mentor & was a pleasure to work with.
Cliff and Elsie Mcdonald
Clay,Kim and boys
So sorry for your loss. We have great memories, pictures of the four of us, after being friends for over 40 years, going out to dinner,taking bus trips, going to bingo and some times a good night of cards. We will miss you my great friend rest in peace
Cliff and Elsie Mcdonald
Arlene Berendsen
A young Nurse, I was, starting out at South Huron Hospital all those years ago and Dawn was a phenomenal person & Head Nurse to me/us. She was quick witted, fair and so approachable. I sincerely cherish the memories and her Leadership. My deepest condolences in your family’s loss.
Margaret Prout
Clay, Kim, Michael and David
My sincere condolences to you on the passing of Dawn. We recently helped Dawn
celebrate her birthday and we will miss her in our weekly bridge game. Dawn was
a very gracious woman and will be remembered for her smile and her quiet, calm
demeanour. Treasure your memories now and in the days to come.
Don & Joan Heywood
Clay, Kim and family:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Dawn. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish the wonderful memories. Don & Joan
Brenda Palsa
Clay and Kim- my heartfelt condolences- Dawn was a mentor to me when I first started nursing, always wise full of knowledge and a very caring kind nurse. I will miss her spark, her smile. Sending you both love and hugs❤️
judy marie lovell
Clay and family.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Dawn. She was a kind hearted lady and a good friend. She will be dearly missed by all who know her, at Towerview Apts.
Ethel Desjardine.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
My sympathies to Dawn’s family on your loss.She will be missed.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
George and Elaine Keller
Clay, Kim and family
I have such fond memories of Dawn.
Not only working with her at South Huron Hospital but also a patient mentor playing bridge. She will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family
Jim and Verla Russell
Clay, Kim and Family:
Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Dawn.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Rae Wild
So sorry, Clay and Kim, to learn of Dawn’s passing. Our most sincere condolence.
Rae Wild & Wayne Nicholls
St. Catharines
Darlene Porter
Dawn will be remembered as RN who was compassionate and dedicated co worker. Sympathy extended to Clayton , Kim and family.
Dianne Skinner
To Clayton and family: So sorry for the loss of Dawn. She was a great nurse. Hang on to the memories.
Linda Marsden
Clay, Kim and family,
We sure will miss her. She was such a bright spark in our lives at Towerview. She could be silly and serious all at the same time. So sorry she’s gone..we’ll all have so many great memories.
Elaine & Jim Tomlinson
I enjoyed visiting Dawn the short time she was in Parkhill. Our condolences to all the family.
Wanda Reynolds
Clay and Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I was at Park Hill NH the day she went into hospital. They would not tell me anything. Rose across the hall told us she was not at breakfast. I was so wanting to have a visit.
Wanda Reynolds
Bett Stoneman
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing,Clay and Kim and family.Will miss her and her wise cracks and playing bridge with her and the group.Smile down on us Dawn.Hugs to all.
Betty Stoneman
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sincere Condolences to all who knew and loved Dawn.
Jean and Jim Maloney.
Our sympathy to Clayton Kim and family. Jean and Jim Maloney.
Don & Edith Lewis and family
Clay , Kim and family
We are sorry to see Dawn passing.
She was a great nurse to work with, also enjoyed playing cards with.
She was just a lovely person to have known.
Deepest sympathy to you all, she will be missed.
Cy and Eleanor Blommaert
Our deepest sympathy to Dawn’s family
Cy & Eleanor
Maureen Cole
Dear Clayton, Kim and Family,
Thank you for sharing Dawn with us for so many years, as a nursing coworker, patient advocate, and mentor for many of us. She touched the lives of many, and will be fondly remembered!
Bernice Boogemans
Sorry Clay to hear that Dawn has passed away. Dawn and Bob had many good laughs when they were at their group sessions. Remember the good times. RIP Dawn.
Bob and Bernice Boogemans
Deanna Underwood
Kim – I’m so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear Mom. I have many fond memories of her care and kindness and snack and food provisions during our growing up years. I remember her presentation to our health class in public school. ;)
Sending our love and sympathy to you and your Dad and your family.
Deanna, Tim, Jack and Flo Underwood Elmira
Ron & Marion Cornish
Clay, kim & family, thinking of all of you at this sad time. Always enjoyed working with Dawn, there was always some excitement when she was our head nurse. Remember all your good times you had together.
Michelle Ellison
Kim and Clay, I am so sad to hear about Dawn’s passing. I have so many fond memories of time at your place in my younger days. I am so glad we had that short visit last summer. Dawn had a great wit and was always up for a game of cards or a bob in the pool. I know you will miss her but I hope your memories provide much comfort.
Al and Ruthie Brown
Clay, Kim and family, our sincere condolences of the passing of Dawn. She will be greatly missed by all at Towerview Apartments. Especially at wii bowling and bingo.
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences,what a wonderful lady. RIP Dawn
MelonieMiller
Condolences to Dawn’s Mr Murray & Kim & family.
Dawn was a favourite to nurse with, she always was kind & made others feel relaxed in her presence no matter what the occasion. And she had that wonderful Eastern sense of humour.
I was happy to know her. Melonie Miller
Joe and Pauline Hogan
Our deepest condolences to Clay and family.
LINDA HAUGH
Kim, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. While Terry and I did not know her, Alicia always spoke very fondly of her. It’s so hard to lose a parent and there is no one who can replace your mom We know you will have wonderful memories to always cherish her in your heart.
Much love,
Linda and Terry Haugh
Brian & Lynda
So sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing You have our sympathies
Lilliane Laporte
Clay, Kim and grandsons
Deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear wife, mother and grandmother. Dawn will be greatly missed.
Thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Lilliane
Liz Stephens
My deepest sympathy on the loss of this kind gentle woman. Dawn was a fantastic nurse & enjoyed working together for many many years. Dawn, Dee Baurman & myself were instrumental in bringing in ONA to the Exeter hospital. Norma, Dawn & myself enjoyed our outings & lunches last year. RIP my dear friend.
Maureen Wood
My Sincere Condolences in Dawn’s Passing, Enjoyed Many Bridge Games with her
Clay I know How Much you will miss Her, Thinking of you & Kim
Edith Brintnell
My condolence to Dawn’s family. She was a wonderful friend. Cherish your good memories.
Edith Brintnell
Barb & Milt Dietrich
Dear Clay, Kim, & Jason and Family,
I was shocked to read Dawn’s obituary online just now. It seems not too long ago I had a chat with her in Exeter while shopping. Always enjoyed our chats, and working with her in the 80’s at South Huron Hospital. Will miss her.
Cherish your many memories and may they comfort you now and always.
Sincere condolences.
Brian&Cheryl Kennedy
Clayton , Kim and family our deepest condolences of the passing of a fantastic lady Dawn. She will be deeply missed, she always had a smile on her face and always made you laugh. Rest in peace Dawn you will be missed.
Brian & Cheryl Kennedy
Joyce McBeath
My sympathy to Clayton and Kim and family on your loss. We had many laughs while we worked at SH Hospital. Let your memories sustain you
Katherine Hirtzel
My condolences on the passing of Dawn. I fondly remember her as a great neighbour and a good friend to my mother.