Obituary of Dawn Marie Chatfield

Longtime Bath resident, Dawn Chatfield, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16, 2015. Dawn was born April 27, 1929 in Buffalo, NY to John and Irene Stevens. She graduated from the Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She also attended Bob Jones University in hopes of becoming a missionary. Returning to Buffalo General, Dawn contracted polio from working on the pediatric unit. Dawn met and married Don Chatfield in 1954. Moving to Bath she continued her specialty as charge nurse of the nursery at the old IDMH until 1960. After nursing, Dawn was a homemaker and joint owner/operator of Valley View Farms. Dawn was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bath and taught Sunday school for 50 years, including several confirmands classes. She also served as an elder, deacon, and participated in Presbyterian Women. Dawns is survived by her husband Don of 60 years, daughter Dianna (Joe) Burleson of Savona, NY, son Dean of Rochester, NY, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Dale. A memorial service will be held May 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Bath. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dawn Chatfield Youth Scholarship, First Presbyterian Church, 6 East Morris Street, Bath, NY 14810. Condolences may be made at www.faganfuneralhome.com.