Lisabeth Ann “Little Bit” Dawson, 70, of Bristol, passed away peacefully Oct. 31 at her home with her loving family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Lewiston on March 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles and Carolla Bogdon Randall. She grew up in Auburn and attended local schools and was a graduate of Edward Little High School class of 1960. After high school she attended the Mercy School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1963.
She married her husband Bill on Sept. 14, 1963. For the first few years of their marriage the couple lived in Indiana and Florida before returning to Maine in 1970. After returning to Maine, she began her career at Miles Memorial Hospital where she worked as a nurse until her retirement earlier this year. She was very proud of the work she did at the hospital and played a pivotal role in the creation of the Ambulatory Surgical Unit at the hospital.
She was a member and Past Appointed Grand Officer of the Beacon Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved traveling throughout the state, visiting other chapters with her husband Bill and making many new friends along the way.
She enjoyed traveling and loved being able to pack up the camper and go to various destinations including spending many winters in the Florida sun.
Before she became ill, she loved to play golf. She usually could be found in the mornings drinking her coffee and working on the daily crossword and Sudoku puzzles or playing solitaire.
She was a good cook but never was a fan of recipes, making it impossible for anyone to copy one of her many signature dishes. She enjoyed spending time outside in her flower gardens and could be out there for hours on end.
Spending time with her family was always a joy and she loved nothing more than to have everyone over for the annual 4th of July lobster bake in their front yard, a tradition they had for over 15 years. She loved decorating for holidays; it didn’t seem to matter which one but Christmas seemed to be her favorite to decorate for and her Christmas letters were famous. She loved being at her home in Bristol and loved to be around each member of her family. She loved each and everyone one of them so much.
Survivors include her loving husband of 49 years, Bill Dawson of Bristol; daughter, Kathryn Cook of Windermere, Fla.; son, Michael Dawson and wife Denise of Bristol; brothers, William Randall and wife Janet of Auburn, James Randall and wife Linda of Winthrop, and David Randall and wife Mary Ellen of North Fort Meyers, Fla.; sister, Marcia Stuart of Pembroke Pine, Fla.; grandchildren, Katie Lincoln of South Bristol, Mary Lincoln of Nobleboro, Katie Cook of Windermere, Fla., Jack Cook of Windermere, Fla., and Noah Dawson of Bristol; great-grandson, Lincoln Ball of South Bristol; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial visitation 2-5 p.m., Sun., Nov. 4 at the Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro with an Order of the Eastern Star Service at 3:30 p.m. Celebration of life 2 p.m., Mon., Nov. 5 at the Bristol Mills Congregational Church with Rev. David Ray, Rev. Dr. Edward J. Winn Jr., and Rev. Bob Dorr officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lisabeth’s memory may be made to the Miles Memorial Hospital, c/o Development Office, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta, ME 04543.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos, with the family by visiting their Book of Memories page at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.