Doris A. Dawson (nee Conk), age 88, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ. She was born on July 17, 1932 in Perth Amboy, NJ and graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1950.
Upon graduating, Doris worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator. Throughout most of her life she worked at various hospitals and answering services as an operator. She also worked for several years as an apartment manager in Texas. Doris loved being with her family. She liked bowling (both regular and Wii), playing BINGO, crossword puzzles, needlepoint, and crafts. She also loved her sangria.
Doris is predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Howard Conk along with one grandchild and one great grandchild.
She is survived by sisters Edna Witt and Sara Conk; children Ronald Dawson, Deborah Magid, and Sandra Pudder; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be private at the request of the family.
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