Dawnlyn Wilcox's Obituary
Dawnlyn “MeMaw” Hickey-Wilcox, 60, of Tavares, Florida passed away suddenly from a ruptured brain aneurysm on December 5th, 2014. At her side were her husband, Tom, her sister, LaVonne, and her best friend – “her sister” – Janet Walker and her husband Bob. Dawnlyn was born September 2, 1954 in Dover, NH. Dawn joins her younger brothers, Albert and Gary and her older sister, Donna. She was the youngest daughter of Donald Hickey and Everol Elwell. Dawnlyn grew up in Dover, NH and graduated from Dover High in 1972. Dawnlyn married her soul mate, Tom Wilcox, who survives her in Tavares, FL. She and Tom have provided a loving home for her grandchildren. At home are brothers Cody (16) and Kyle (14). Also, living with Tom and Dawnlyn is the youngest of her grandchildren, Savannah (7). Equally loved by “MeMaw”, Dawnlyn leaves two additional grandchildren: Marissa (13) and Brianna (13). Dawn is survived by her brother, William Hickey (wife Abby), of Tenants Harbor, ME, her sister Jeri “DeeDee” Hickey and her partner Tom of Lakewood, NJ and her sister LaVonne Joyce of Vacaville, CA. Dawnlyn leaves her three daughters: Melisa “Missy”, Alicia and Morgan all of Florida. Dawnlyn was an advocate for children with special needs. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to autism research (http://nationalautismassociation.org) or to Special Olympics (www.specialolympics.org/matching-gift). We invite all to a Celebration of her life on Tuesday evening at 6:00PM, December 9, 2014 at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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