RANDOLPH – Dawn M. McGee, 86, of Randolph, Maine, and Dunedin, Florida, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born in Gardiner, Maine, on Jan. 10, 1936, the daughter of Oliver and Maybelle (Baker) Drisko. She spent fifty happy adventurous years with her husband Austin G. McGee. Dawn spent many years of her career caring for the elderly as a C.N.A. and finished as a medical technician. She was passionate about her work and was publicly recognized for the phenomenal care she provided.Our matriarch was warm and welcoming to all family, friends and strays. Her beautiful blue eyes, bright smile and warm enveloping hugs brought comfort to all who knew her. She was an avid animal lover. Her favorite pastimes were knitting, dancing, gardening, and family. We have fond memories of evenings at camp around the campfire singing and telling stories. Camp was her happy place. She cherished her time there and all were welcomed. She was the lead lifeguard and supervisor of all camp projects and activities. She is survived by her four daughters Marilyn Twitchell, Jackie McGee and husband Jack Robertson, Kelly McGee and husband Tom Sparrow, Lisa McGee and husband Allan Hynes. Grandchildren Kalem, Brian, Cortany, Jake, Shawn, Dawn Elizabeth, Dylan, Jaime, Nikki, John, Julie and Justin and twenty one great grandchildren. Sisters-in-law Donna Cole Rose and Lynn Beaulieu and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her parents; husband Austin McGee; siblings, Faith Stultz and Ronald Drisko and great grandson Austin Eichler.There will be a memorial service on Saturday May 7, at 11 a.m., at Life Community Church, 46 Church St, Gardiner with a celebration of life immediately following at her home, 355 Windsor St, Randolph. Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Augusta Health and Rehab and/orBeacon Hospice.

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