Mrs. Dawn A. Chretien, 56, of Salem, NH, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen surrounded by her loving family. The Daughter of Roger Chretien and Lynne Ramsay, she was born in Methuen on October 28, 1969 and has been an area resident all her life. She worked as a bartender and enjoyed taking in beautiful scenery, relaxing at the beach, going out for dinner, movies, or having game days and spending time with her family and friends. Along with her parents, Dawn is survived by her loving partner of 18 years, That she lived with, Luke Boisvert of Salem, NH, one daughter: Bryanna Gauthier of Methuen, one sister: Monique and her husband Brian Schadhauser of Atkinson, NH, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Rd., Dracut. Burial will be on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen. Online condolences may be shared at www.racicotfuneralhome.com.