FULTON, NY – Dawn DeForest, 58, of Fulton, passed away peacefully Saturday April 9, 2016, at University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, with her loving husband, Alan DeForest, by her side.
Dawn was born in Potsdam, NY, to the late Raymond J. Bogart and survived by her mother Charlotte Bogart of Fulton.
Dawn was a “force of nature.”
She was mercurial, restless, vital, and curious about everything that went on in the world.
Dawn was passionate, determined, and indomitable.
The single most important message that Dawn always tried to express to the people she knew, cared and loved is that no matter what happens today that, “family is the most important thing that you will ever have happen in your life. Always cherish that.”
Dawn is survived by her husband of 35 years, Alan DeForest of Fulton, three children: Kellie (Bill) Phillips of Fulton, Kristie (Tom) Marsallo of Minetto, NY, and Richard “Tim” (Alexa Compson) DeForest of Fulton; her three sisters: Cindy (David) Halstead of Fulton, Judy Bogart of Oswego, NY, and Laura Bogart of Scriba, NY; her beloved grandchildren: Daniel, Jack and Billy Phillips, Erica Colasurdo, Alexa DeForest and Mia and Aaron Marsallo; and also several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral service or calling hours.
Burial will be held privately.
Dawn’s wish was for her family to have a celebration of life to be held at a later date when the weather is warm.
The family has requested that donations may be made to the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, One Children’s Circle Syracuse, NY 13210.
The Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. Second St. S., Fulton, NY, has care of the arrangements.
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Our deepest condolences from me and my family. We love you all xo
I am so sorry to hear of Dawn’s passing. My heart is with you all. May she RIP
I am grateful for Daw’s release from pain and to know and love her and the whole family. We acknowledge with great gratitude those that cared for her unfailingly and wish we lived closer to have been able to help. May your mourning never be alone and may only beautiful memories remain. All our love and prayers.
Such a bright light. my deepest sympathies. We love you guys!
Joey, Angie and Dom
Sorry for your loss Kelley. Hold your memories close. Hugs.
Dawn was such a nice person, she will be missed. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
We send our deepest condolences to dawns family. She was such a cheerful, friendly neighbor.
Cindy and family
Sorry for your loss …
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
So very sorry for your loss Cindy.
Our deepest sympathies to all of Dawn’s family. She was such a brave little fighter! I loved her spunk! You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
I am sad to hear of Dawn’s death. She was a great neighbor. I will miss her.
Al and family, my deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to all.
We were blessed to have Dawn in our lives and we will miss her.So many good times and memories.
Kristi marsallo—-so sorry for your loss.- god bless you and your family at this very sad time.