Margaret Dawson, age 90, of Oceanside, California, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away May 24, 2019 at her home. She was born Margaret Gonlin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1928. After living in Chicago and the east coast, she and husband George settled in Michigan to raise their family. A devoted mother she also pursued her career as an executive assistant for AT&T until her retirement. Her love was reading and was never without a book or her kindle. She enjoyed golfing and traveling, as well as time spent with her children and grandchildren. Her dog Sadie was her constant companion.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Loretta, her husband George, son Michael, and daughter-in-Law Colleen. Surviving are her children, Amy (Larry) Clark of Punta Gorda, FL, Lora (Leo) Lauver of Adrian, MI, Christine (Curtis) Sathre of Oceanside, CA, James Dawson of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, George Dawson, Jr. of San Clemente, CA and Michelle (Matthew) Cobb of Fort Wayne, IN, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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