Dawn Lee Harwood
February 15, 1961 ~ April 15, 2024
Resided in:
Shapleigh, Maine
Dawn Harwood, 63, of Shapleigh Maine passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 15, 1961 in Salem Massachusetts, Dawn was the daughter of Shirley and Bruce Gardner, She was raised in Danvers Massachusetts and lived there until 1998 when she moved to North Berwick, Maine.
Dawn went to Burdette Secretarial school in Boston Massachusetts where she met her loving husband of 40 years while riding the train. Dawn worked for Gove lumber company in Beverly Massachusetts for several years until she moved to Maine, where she started working for Hall brothers roofing.
Dawn spent many years enjoying the family camp at Apache campground in Sanford Maine, until she moved to Bauneg Beg pond in North Berwick where you could find her behind the boat skiing or the occasional tubing trip! She and David moved to Shapleigh in 2005 where she spent her days gardening and enjoying her home. In 2011 the light of her eye Mackenzie was born. The first granddaughter. There was no shortage of fun those two had, from ice cream trips to spending weekends and vacations at the family camp on province lake in Wakefield NH.
She leaves behind a husband David Harwood, A son Brian Harwood, and a Granddaughter Mackenzie Harwood. Dawn loved life and she loved her people. She lived life to the fullest, and she will be deeply missed.
Visiting hours will be Thursday April 18th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Carll-Heald and Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street in Springvale. A funeral will be held at the funeral home on Friday April 19 at 11:00 am.
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I am so grateful for all of our special family times together. We are so sad about Dawn’s loss and send so much love to Dave, Brian, Mackenzie and all of the family. She will be missed.
I remember meeting Dawn when she was dating Dave and we were all at Gramp’s camp in Great East Lake. I remember dancing and having so much fun at their wedding and watching them together as young parents. Dawn loved her family deeply.
Dawn and I made margaritas then went down to O’Maddys for dinner with my husband and her Dad. Our mouths were going so much talking and laughing we both had got in the car with our drinks then got out of the car and walked to the restaurant still holding our margaritas! When we finally realized what we’d done we had a moment of panic then laughed about it the rest of the night!
She was a lover of life and a friend to everyone she met!
My deepest sympathy to your family Dawn. They will miss your shining personality always. Rest in peace my friend. Till we meet again.
I went to school with Dawn from grade school through high school. She visited me in FL when she’d visit her dad. We had some fun at O’Maddys and John’s Pass
Dawn was a friend to everyone she met! She had an infectious laugh and was so much fun to be around!
She was a true fighter for everyone and to some less fortunate
Loving, caring, polite, helpful, smart, funny, and rants on politics
To the Harwood family, my sincerest condolences to all. She will be missed by many. I’m missing her terribly. RiP my friend. I’ll see you on my journey. Love you forever 💓
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The very best woman I could have met. She’s been a dedicated friend and mom, wife and grandmother.
Sending love and deepest sympathy to David, Brian and Mackenzie.
She was a loving and caring person. Whether a family member or friend she was there for you.
David, Brian & Kenzie
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Dawn was a special and true friend. I’ll miss her so much.
Sending love and hugs.
We met 35 years ago when she worked at the hardware store in Danvers. I walked in as a customer and left there having made a new friend. We talked like we had always known each other.
We connected right away.
Loving, thoughtful, caring, fun, adventurous
A devoted wife, mother and nana
To live life to its fullest.
How beautiful a person she was inside and out. Deep love of family and Kenzie was her world.
I admired her strength, courage and determination as she battled her cancer over the years. Dawn was a true warrior!
To live every day to its fullest. Never give up.
I loved her personality. She was funny, honest, strong-willed, thoughtful. Loved how she always made me laugh.
Thank you for your friendship.
I love you and will forever miss you.
Enjoyed family time especially special times with Kenzie.
All the fun that could be had at camp, decorating, crafts, gardening, spending time with friends
Don’t mess with Dawn!😂
Enjoying our chat when we first met 35 years ago at the hardware store where Dawn was working. We were talking like we were old friends. That was the start of our friendship.
David, Brian & Kenzie
Sending my love and condolences to the entire Harwood family! Dawn was a beautiful soul and she will be missed deeply by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
My only sister in law . You paved the way for me in the Harwood family . We def had lots of fun moments . Rest easy !!! You certainly deserve it. Love u
We will miss you Ma! 😔 🥲
My Deepest condolences to the Family. Dawn was a wonderful person. We always had laughs when she came in to have her hair done. She spoke very highly of her Family.
Says it the way it was!!!