Raymund J. Dawson

Born on February 4, 1935 in Peterborough, England
Passed on November 10, 2025, in Melbourne, Florida

Raymund J. Dawson, 90, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Manchester, CT, and born in
Peterborough, England passed away suddenly, Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home in Melbourne.
Ray proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. for four years where he was a corporal. His years of service included a tour in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he built a career as a hairstylist for the past 70 years.
He was a man of strong faith and served as a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Ray was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Ethel Dawson of Peterborough, England, and his sisters, Cecilia Dawson Castellani and Margaret Judson.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Annamae Richards Dawson, his son, Stephen (Adriene) Dawson of Stamford, CT, daughter, Deborah (Robert) Zetwick of West Melbourne, FL., and grandsons, Peter and Luke Dawson of Stamford, CT. He is also survived by his nephews, Richard and Gary Castellani of CT, Tony and Paul Judson of England and niece, Patricia Smith, also of England. He will also be greatly missed by his cherished little bird, Abby.
Ray lived a full life and will always be remembered by many for his friendliness and affection toward all.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne, Florida on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 beginning at 1:30 PM. Interment will be at Cape Canaveral National
Cemetery in Mims, Fl., on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11AM with Military Honors.

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Tony and Muriel Judson from Peterborough, England
November 23, 2025
R.I.P dear Ray. We have fond thoughts of the times we came and stayed with you an Annamai and the fun we had together. Our love goes out to Annamai and all the family xx
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