Dawn Parsons Spear

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Laurel M. (Cleveland) Parsons. She graduated from Peabody High School and then from the Chandler Secretarial School. She lived in Lynnfield, then lived on Cape Cod for 15 years before moving back to Lynnfield. For the past 4 years she enjoyed her neighbors in Amesbury.

Dawn worked for Packaging Industries on Cape Cod, and was also a secretary for Nelson Real Estate of Lynnfield and for other real estate companies.

In addition to her husband, she leaves a son Bradford A. Parsons of Grafton, a daughter Erin E. Toohil of Sutton, MA, and two grandchildren James and Shannon Toohil.

A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 21, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 127 Summer Street, Lynnfield, followed by burial of ashes in Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., or to All Saints Anglican Church Food Pantry, 67 Friend Street, Amesbury 01913.