Marie H. Dawson, (Retired Long-time Town of Babylon, New York Employee) of West Babylon, Long Island, New York on February 28, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Dawson. Devoted mother of Douglas and Arlette Piatt (Tom). Cherished grandmother of five. Friends may visit at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon, New York on Thursday, March 3, 2011, 2-4:30 to 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass Friday, March 4, 2011, 11:00 AM. Interment following at Callverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice, 245 Old Country Road., Melville, New York 11747, in her name appreciated. For further information, or directions, please call trhe funeral home at (631) 669-2400.