J. Michael Dawson, 44, of Derry, NH, died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at his home. Michael was born in Lawrence, MA on November 30, 1965, son of Gladys Gail Dawson and the late James F. Dawson. He was a resident of Derry for the past 3 months, formerly living in Florida and Bedford, NH. He graduated from N. Andover High School, class of 1983. Michael loved his job in sales and had been the Vice President of Sales for The Salon People, based out of St. Petersburg, FL. He had also worked for Dermalogica. Michael was a member of the Cochichewick Lodge A.F. & A.M. in N. Andover. He enjoyed building, cooking and being outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle A. (Lowes) Dawson of Derry, a son, Philip James "PJ" Dawson of Derry, a daughter, Emily Nicole Dawson of Derry, two step-sons, Justin Tibbetts of Derry, Cory Tibbetts of Riverview, FL, his mother, Gladys Gail Dawson of Salem, NH, a brother, Steven Dawson and his wife Joan of Grand Prairie, TX, nieces, a nephew, aunts and many friends. He was predeceased by his father, James F. Dawson in March of 2009.
Following cremation a memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:30am in the Kensington Place Condominiums Clubhouse, 59 Cluff Rd., Salem, NH. Family will greet friends from 9:00am until the 10:30am service at the clubhouse. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Dawson Children's education fund, C/O St. Mary's Bank, 50 Nashua Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053.