Peacefully released from the grips of dementia on September 6, 2015 in the loving presence of his wife and best friend, Cecilia (Dee) Dawe. Left behind are his dedicated sons Jason and Jeff (Dana), his adored grandchildren Jack and Zachary. Predeceased by his parents (Lillian and Graham Dawe Sr.), his brother-in-law (Edward Harding). Leaving to mourn four brothers, Len (Rose), Chesley (Joan), Clifford, Perry (Theresa); and three sisters, Jean (Don Hillier), Marilyn (Randy Noseworthy) and Dawn (Pat Ring); sister-in-law Joanne (Harold) well as many nieces and nephews. Deep thanks to the staff of the Health Science ICU and Long Term Care 3 NW. Special thanks for Tony and Andrea Gosse for their support and help for his diagnosis. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Wednesday, September 9 from 10 am to 9 pm. Celebratory service at All Saints Anglican Church on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society and Autism Society of NL are appreciated. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.