Dawn A. (Casper) McDonald, 84, passed away on June 21, 2026 at her home in East Kingston, NH.
Dawn was born in Haverhill on December 8, 1941 to Joseph and Virginia (Braley) Casper. She was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1959, and afterwards worked as a salesperson for World Book Encyclopedia, and then for many years as a secretary for Western Electric, eventually retiring from Lucent Technologies. Dawn enjoyed bowling, golfing, skiing, and gardening. She played endless games of 45s with her card group every week. Dawn relished time on Plum Island at The Cozy Nest. Her early summers were enjoyed at Swains Lake and Newfound Lake. She spent time with her husband in the Virgin Islands and on the beach in Aruba. Dawn even traveled on a riverboat cruise in Europe to Amsterdam and Prague. She loved her two cockatiels – named after her grandparents – Gus and Pearl.
Dawn will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her husband Robert A. McDonald of East Kingston, NH, and her children Kerry and William Richard of Amesbury, Timothy and Hope McDonald of East Kingston, and Jill and Tyler Hooper of The Villages, FL. She also leaves behind her sister Tami Andrews and her husband James of Rumford, ME; and grandchildren Derek Richard, Craig Richard, Mackenzie Dzwonek, Nicole Sevigny, Mitchell McDonald, Megan Cicale, Kayleigh Carter, and Delaney Hooper; and eight great grandchildren.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, June 25th from 4PM until 7PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial is private. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Jay and I are so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an angel.
Dawn was such a huge part of our family and will be terribly missed. Prayers for your family during this sad time. We will meet again some day when God decides it’s our time. We love you Dawn ♥️
I’m very sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. She made me feel welcomed when I first arrived at Maplevale.
Dawn has been a bright light to everyone at the Kingswood barn where we got to know her for her kindness, gentleness, endless energy and upbeat humor. We all miss her dearly and send our sincerest condolences to her family with the hope that they carry on her honorable and admirable legacy.
Dawn was always so welcoming and kind, I shall always remember her welcoming way when we moved into Maplevale; and, we also had some wonderful talks about our birds. I shall miss her presence greatly. May God’s peace surround you at this difficult time. She made the world a better place.
Dawn, for 70 years weve remained friends; through the Sunday AM paper route to our 1959 high school graduation.to our yearly gatherings with several of our HS classmates. These times were special and we will miss your smiling face, upbeat personality that left us laughing. You will be missed but have left a lasting memory on all of us. God bless you.
I am very sad to hear the news. I met Dawn through my mother, Judy Burke. They were always playing 45s together. I named them the gray Poupon ladies.
I would have them over my shop to have a 45 tournament with their close friends. I have many pictures of the events that I could share. She will definitely be missed.
Sorry for your loss.
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