William Reginald Dawes

William Reginald “Reggie” Dawes, 77 years old, passed from this life November 29, 2011 at Hospice Notre Dame. Reggie, a retired chemist, computer software programmer, web designer and tour guide/buggy driver lived for much of his life in New Orleans. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Addie Dawes of Schriever, LA, and his brother, Dr. Richard M. Dawes. Survivors include his seven children; Will (Heidi), John (Maureen), Maggie (Don Souza), Chris (Eileen), Maura and Charles Dawes and Mary Beth (Regis) Carozza and 10 wonderful grandchildren. Other survivors include his sisters, Sr. Dorothy Dawes and Mary Chawla and a brother James Dawes. Reggie, attended Jesuit High School and graduated from Loyola in 1957 with a chemistry degree. He was a 1st Lt. in the US Army and served as a Captain in the National Guard. Reggie is well known in New Orleans from his involvement with music and the folk dance group, Crescent City International Dancers. The Dawes family invites friends of Reggie to celebrate his life and pay last respects on Saturday, November 10th at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. in New Orleans. Visitation is from 10:00 am to 11:00 with a Memorial Mass at 11:00. Please sign the guestbook at www.schoencanalstreet.com. Arrangements under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119 Telephone 504-482-2111