Dawn Barron Turnbull
In Loving Memory
March 25th, 1961 - July 13th, 2021
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– Rick, Collin, Autumn and the family
Dawn's Obituary
On Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, Dawn Barron Turnbull, loving mother of three children, peacefully passed away at her home at the age of 60 due to natural causes.
Dawn was born on March 25th, 1961 in Key West, FL to Reginald and Janice Barron. She graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1979. Later in life she attended Lesley University in 2009 where she studied to be a Paraeducator with an interest in the special needs of children. Throughout her life she also pursued a career in music, childcare, and teaching. She raised two sons, Richard Prescott Davis II and Collin Emery Davis, and one daughter, Autumn Marie Maguire.
After graduating high school, Dawn was accepted into the Barbizon School of Modeling, but decided not to attend in lieu of moving to Colorado in 1979 with her husband who was in the army. A year later they parted ways and she moved back to Vermont with her siberian husky, Dutchess. She opened her “Dawn to Dusk” clothing store in Woodstock, VT in 1980. She remarried Richard Davis in 1982 and gave birth to her first son, Rick, and then her second son, Collin, in 1984.
The family moved to Marathon, FL in 1984 where Dawn and Rick played in a band together all around the Florida Keys. She loved spending time at the beach with her children and being near the ocean. In 1992, the family returned to Vermont where Dawn spent her time working various jobs and raising her children. Her daughter, Autumn, was born in 1997. Dawn moved to Lake Placid, FL in 2010 to escape the Vermont winters and enjoy the warm sunshine and water that she enjoyed so much.
Dawn had a passion for being a loving and caring mother, lover of animals, business owner, keyboard player and singer, child care specialist, assistant art teacher, nature photographer, gardener and practitioner of reiki. She had an adventurous spirit and she loved to travel, swim, laugh and share stories about her adventures (and there were a lot!). Her most recent trip to Africa in 2015 introduced her to a culture she referred to as “very caring and kind” which resonated with who she was. She was very spiritual and believed people were all connected and meant to cross paths. She once wrote “Joy comes from adventure today… time to shake the world!”. She was known for her beautiful smile, quick wit, loud laugh and vibrant energy.
Dawn is survived by her three children, Rick, Collin, and Autumn; her sister, Elizabeth Mills; her parents, Reginald and Janice Barron; the father of her sons, Richard Davis; the father of her daughter, Mark Maguire; her partner Ade; her cats, Princess, Lincoln, and Alice; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Donations in Dawn’s memory can be made to Zack’s Place at www.zacksplacevt.org
A burial at sea and remembrance party for family and acquaintances will occur at a later date.
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Dawn's Favorite Quotes
“Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals… I never had a crisis that didn’t make me stronger….”
“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime…”
“I write my hurts in the sand and etch my beliefs in stone….”
“When you are reluctant to change think of the beauty of Autumn”
“To exist is to change, to change is to mature, To mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly…”
“Intense love does not measure; it just gives….”
“Drive fast, swerve, and take chances…”
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Much love and hugs to Reg , Janice, and the entire family! Know that Dawn is still with all of us…she’s just in another dimension. She and I had many conversations over the years about eternal life and I can just see that big smile on her face as I write this:).
We were lifelong friends who laughed, cried and fought like sisters. I will never forget the stories we shared; cheerleading, getting into trouble w/our parents, playing guiters ( I still have the Yamaha I bought from her in 1978), camping out at Cloudland, being groopies, trips to Burlington, dances, pulling “all nighters”, Monica’s wedding, Tarot readings, Alumni Day, singing in the car to Pink Floid…
Years would go by and whenever we saw each other again, it was if it was just yesterday… laughing until tears were streaming down our cheeks, our bellies bursting.
Rest in peace my friend…Cya on the other side!!!
Love to all!!!
XOXO
JB
I met Dawn through her best friend, my wife Jo Ann Blake and even it was brief, I liked her fun and easy going personality. Jo Ann told me a lot about their childhood and the crazy and wonderful time they always had together.
I am glad to have met her albeit a very few moments in time in her life.
May God bless her soul and she find a better place with her parents in heaven.
Darius.
To Ricky, Collin, Autumn, Reg, Jan, Liz and Rick –
To all of you, I cannot tell you how sorry I am for the loss of such a vivacious, spirited soul. I’m sorry it has taken me so long to reach out but please do know that she and all of you have been heavy on my mind since Rick reached out with this sad news.
I just needed to have the time to collect as many of these thoughts that I could instead of just throwing something out there on the fly.
There was a period in our lives when we were all very closely intertwined. This time began in the early 80s when I was a bartender at the Buccaneer and this new band from New England had been booked to play there. For me, the rest is history.
I have nothing but fond memories of those days and I always loved spending time with all of you.
Dawn was striking. Even when she was as slobbed out as she could get, (which even in her best effort, didn’t exist) everyone around her was drawn to her.
She was quick-witted and HILARIOUS with an infectious laugh. Physically, she was just beautiful. Creative. Smart. And seem to fit in any environment no matter what was going on or who the company was comprised of. People always recognized her and just wanted to know more.
But you guys were always number one. I was allowed into this circle by association to Jeff, but I was never aware of anyone that she was as close to as she was to her family.
I snapped many pictures during this time. Hopefully, you have most of them. I also have a box of photos labelled Jeff N Deb that I’d passed on to Kels years ago. I will see if I can get a hold of those and share any if they are noteworthy. I suppose any of them would be in these times.
I always loved the picture I took of you, Collin – upside down with your legs in the air, embraced in the arms of your mother. I don’t know if you remember that weekend. My brother lived at a home on Walkers Island, off Big Pine Key, just an island or two north of Little Palm Island. It was only accessible by boat.
It was our first trip down there after the birth of Kelsey and we all went out there as a sort of reunion get-together. I don’t remember but I think it was an all-day affair and we all just had a BLAST! You kids running around. Everyone holding Kelsey ever so carefully. Music blaring and the waif of food being cooked on the grill. And of course, cold refreshing beverages for the adults.
There are other fond times in my memory, doing gigs in the Keys as well as in New England. There were parties and band rehearsals. There were many all-nighters!
The Barron and Davis family have always had a strong place in my heart. I know what this is like. Thankfully not from a parental role, but the loss of a friend, of a family member, and of someone who just rocked our world!
I will continue to embrace the memories, keeping her spirit alive and dear in my heart. She really was an extraordinary person. We were all truly blessed to have been within her circle.
Please reach out if I can help with ANYTHING at all. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Love Deb Lowe
My dearest “Trixie” as I always called her. You will and are very missed in this family. You had a great life even if it was cut short.. We are so glad 2 of the last 3 years were the best as you were in a warm climate in your “Little House” in Lake Placid, Fl. We will meet again. Love you forever, Dad
Dawn was my friend from Marathon RIP my friend Love ya ❌⭕❤🌴
I remember Aunt Dawn as a wonderful, fun mom to my cousins. To me as a little kid she was just so cool, sassy and sweet all in one. Always with a smile. I realize after reading her life’s story I didn’t realize just how cool she was. What a beautiful person inside and out. Love you Collin and Ricky. ❤
A very touching tribute, I am sure she will be missed!! Class of 1979!
Dawn , such a sweet beautiful person, I always had time to talk to her. She would make me laugh with her stories. I will miss her. Rest In Peace
Love you Aunt Dawn. You always made me and everyone feel special. My heart is broken❤
I remember a birthday dinner at Landers Restaurant when we were in elementary school and a sleepover that night in Taftsville. Rest In Peace and love flowing to all who knew her.
When living in Marathon, I was lucky to know Dawn both as a friend and coworker. She was a beautiful, talented, joyful, and caring person. Adding sparkle and laughter that could transform a cloudy or gloomy day. She will be missed as she navigates this great adventure.
To: Reggie, Jan, Ricky 2, Collin, Autumn, and Liz, Lee and I were so sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out, always with an infectious smile and ready for a new adventure. We loved you, Dawn.
I think about Dawn’s laugh often now! She would laugh with her whole body! When I think of those moments it makes me smile😀Even though we haven’t connected for awhile ~I love ya girl💜
Dawn – I did not know you well but I still carry a strong affection for your boys Rick and Collin whom I grew up with. My condolences are with them. May you Rest In Peace.
My cousin always wore a smile on her face, always gave you a hug as if she hadn’t seen you the day before and cared about everyone. I wish I had my families photo album so I could contribute to the pictures. Losing a mother hurts tremendously, I know, but please know it brings warmth to know my mom now has her niece to hug! ♥
Janice, Reggie and Elizabeth so sorry for your loss!!