
STEWART, Dawn (nee Young)
April 25, 1962 – January 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dawn Stewart, in her 64th year. Dawn faced her courageous battle with cancer with remarkable strength and humility, while continuing to bring brightness, warmth, and laughter to those around her.
Dawn was the beloved wife and best friend of Bill for 36 years, and an incredibly loving and deeply proud mother to Eryn (Brett) and Taylor (Jessica). She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Patricia; her sister, Michele Minken (Rich); and her brother, Riseley (Sandra). Dawn was predeceased by her father, Riseley.
She was a dear sister-in-law to Lori Cummins (Dave), Bev Stewart, and Ron Stewart (Linda). Dawn was a caring and adored aunt to her many nieces and nephews, a cherished lifelong friend to her cousin Kelly Guidi, and held dear in the hearts of her extended family.
Especially kind and generous, Dawn truly lived life to its fullest. Beyond her everlasting love and devotion to her family, she enjoyed golfing, rowing, skating, cheering on the Tiger-Cats, and spending her winter months in Curaçao. Throughout her life, she felt truly blessed to have had so many wonderful, loving, and lasting friendships.
Dawn worked for 34 years as a Court Registrar with the Unified Family Court, where she earned deep admiration and respect across all levels of the local legal community.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff at The Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, as well as the St. Peter’s Palliative Care Unit, for their exceptional care and kindness.
Friends and family are welcome to join us in Dawn’s Celebration of Life, which will take place at the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tributes will take place at 3:30 p.m. Notes of condolence and memories may be shared at tranquility-cremation.local/.
42 Guestbook Entries
January 26, 2026 | Bronte and Karen Nowicki
We are very deeply saddened to hear of Dawn’s passing. Our deepest condolences Bill, Eryn, Taylor, Patsy, Michelle, Risley and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sorrowful time. Karen and Bronte
January 26, 2026 | Carrie Durant
My deepest sympathies Mrs. Young, Michelle, Risely and family. Saddened to hear of Dawns passing. May she rest in peace and shine from above like she did hear on earth!
January 27, 2026 | Judy Mann
Deepest Condolences to Bill and family. I have known Dawn as a colleague and a friend for over 40 years and have many lovely memories. Dawn was the epitome of class and grace. Though her journey was far too short, the love she gave and the light she shared will always live on in the people who knew and loved her. She was deeply loved, well thought of, and will always be remembered as the beautiful, kind, and remarkably resilient woman she was. 💛
January 27, 2026 | Misty Drozdowsky
My deepest condolences to your family.
RIP Dawn.
Misty Ducklow xo
January 27, 2026 | Lisa Bontje
Bill and family please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of such a beautiful, kind and caring woman. May she Rest peacefully.
Sincerely
Lisa Bontje
January 27, 2026 | Blair & Maureen Midgley
Dear Bill and family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss.
January 27, 2026 | Edward Hall
Dear Bill, my heart goes out to you, Eryn, Taylor and family. I had the pleasure of working with Dawn at Family Court years ago and since then my wife and I were lucky enough to get know Dawn in the years to come. She was, in every way, a beautiful person who could light up the room with her smile alone. May the many memories of the love and smiles that you shared light the way in this difficult time .
Love,
Angie and Ed Hall
January 27, 2026 | Bob Male
Bill:
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
January 27, 2026 | Bill
Eryn, Brett, Bill, and family. I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Please know you’re in my thoughts, and I hope the memories you share bring you comfort during this incredibly hard time.
January 27, 2026 | Michael Fazari
Bill and Family,
I am saddened to hear the passing of your wife, Dawn.
My deepest condolences.
January 27, 2026 | Bob Martin
Bill and Family:
My sincerest condolences on your loss. May your many wonderful memories be a blessing to you at this difficult time.
Bob Martin
January 27, 2026 | Steve / Carol Pacey
Bill and family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Dawn was the epitome of class and strength and bravery in her battle. We will miss her on the golf course, at the post-round beer, discussing the next equipment purchase, and wings at the club. The world will be a sadder place without her and her beautiful smile, but she will always be remembered. Steve and Carol Pacey
January 27, 2026 | Mark and Mary Simchison
Dear Bill, our hearts go out to you and your family over Dawn’s passing. She was always so kind when we met and I’ll always remember her, going back all of those years, as such an integral part of you.
Mark and Mary Simchison
January 27, 2026 | Patti Cole-Stever
Bill and family
I’m so sorry to hear of your great loss. Expressing my deepest sympathies at this truly difficult time
Patti Cole-Stever
January 27, 2026 | Rose & Bill Berrie
Dear Bill, Eryn and family,
Our thoughts and deepest condolences. She will be missed. Forever a piece of your hearts. She has joined all the angels and we know she will forever watch over you.
Rest in peace Dawn. 🙏
January 27, 2026 | Allan and Yukari McIntyre
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
January 27, 2026 | Daniel Young
Dear Bill, Eryn and family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Dan and Jennifer Young
January 27, 2026 | Michael Fleming
Bill
My heart goes out to you. I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your wife. Wishing you comfort and healing during this time.
January 27, 2026 | John Ross
My sincere condolences to Bill and your family. May Dawn rest in peace.
January 27, 2026 | April Leebody (Young)
Bill and family, we are so very saddened by and sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers at this difficult time. Love, Jamie, April and Leebody family
January 27, 2026 | Robert Slack
Dear Bill and family. Linda and I are shocked to learn of Dawn’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
on your loss.
May she rest in peace.
Bob Slack
January 27, 2026 | Scott Balinson
Bill, Ron, Dave and family. My condolences. Respectfully. Scott Balinson
January 28, 2026 | Randy Graham
Dear Bill & Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Randy & Colleen Graham
January 28, 2026 | Frank J VanderZalm
My sincere condolences go out to Bill and the entire family. Dawn was taken far too early. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Dawn rest in peace.
January 28, 2026 | Donald J. Young
My deep feelings and prayers are with you Bill and family. I mourn the passing of Dawn. May our heavenly father bless you all!
January 28, 2026 | Laurie & Dave Long
Dear Bill & Family members;
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope it helps you to know that others are thinking of you in your loss, and lovingly
wishing you comfort in the memories of all you shared with someone who meant so much. We also hope times’ passing
brings Healing and Peace to soften your sadness.
A beautiful life, Celebrated, Honoured and Remembered today and always. May Dawn’s Legacy live on.
Laurie & Dave Long.
January 28, 2026 | Elaine Radoslav
I had the good fortune of meeting Dawn when we worked together at Unified Family Court. She had such a compassionate soul. Her beautiful smile lit up the room when she entered and will be remembered in the hearts of everyone she touched. My deepest condolences to Bill and her family.
January 28, 2026 | Clara Cialini
Bill and family . My deepest sympathy. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 29, 2026 | Gary Thompson
Bill and Family…I was deeply saddened hearing the news of Dawn’s passing. I will always remember her dignified, fighting spirit throughout and how her world seemed better when she was at the golf course with you and her frends. I remember the post round stories, chats and her passion for the game she loved. Hoping you, your family and Dawn’s friends find a measure of comfort knowing she was loved by many and will always be remembered. Gary Thompson
January 29, 2026 | Rick Arnold
Bill,
I must share my condolence here instead of in person.
It was an honour to get to know Dawn through our baseball and hockey days.
It was a pleasure to attend your wedding and learn of your growing family.
A tremendous and kind person that has left us too early.
Take care to you and the entire family…
Rick
January 29, 2026 | Terry Bird
Carol and I met you through our daughter Cheryl and son in law Mike Kavanagh. While our time was only a couple of weeks each year, Dawn and Bill were always so caring and gave us great memories. Dawn will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
January 29, 2026 | Lisa Stewart
Bill, Eryn, Taylor and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Dawn always brought a smile, what a wonderful woman. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sadness.
January 29, 2026 | Joel Young
Love and condolences to all family and friends. So sadden by the loss of Dawn. So grateful for her example of strength and cheerfulness, even in trials. May cherished memories shine brightly, piercing through the darkness of our grief and loss.
January 29, 2026 | Dave McKerlie
Bill and family,
Heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you all in this time of loss.
January 30, 2026 | Tony Mastroianni
Bill and family, please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Carol and Tony Mastroianni
January 31, 2026 | Grace Billone
Dear Bill, Eryn and Taylor,
So saddened to learn of Dawn’s passing. I have very fond memories of her beautiful and loving nature. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all.
January 31, 2026 | Joanne and Roger Kuruc
To Bill, Eryn and Taylor
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dawn was an amazing person , wife and mother. Loved our time together when our girls played Rep Basketball with Blessed Sacrament.
Always in our hearts Dawn 💕
January 31, 2026 | Tony Belisario
Bill and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I will be out of the country at the time of the memorial. I know there are no right words for a loss like this. Reading the messages from others, it’s clear there is no shortage of wonderful memories that you and your family have of Dawn. Hold those memories close to your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Belisario
January 31, 2026 | Kathy Izlakar
I worked with Dawn occasionally over many years and every time was a pleasure. We shared great chats and her humour, warmth and the ability to make you feel valued is something I will always remember. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and hope they find comfort in how loved she was.
February 1, 2026 | Ross Foxcroft
I worked with Dawn on a part time basis for a number of years. Dawn was the ultimate professional who was a pleasure to work with. Always one to have a smile on her face, we shared many conversations over the years. My sincere condolences to her family. Dawn will be missed but always remembered.
February 1, 2026 | Steve Procyszyn
I had the privilege to work with Dawn at the Family Courts in Hamilton for 10 years. She was a caring co-worker, who always shared and listened to everyone she came in contact with. I’ll miss the times we had to set up for court and her friendly smile. May she rest rest in peace and may God keep her close. Sincere condolences extended to Dawn’s family.
February 2, 2026 | Al and Shelley Courneya
Bill, Eryn, Taylor and family,
We are so sad that Dawn has left us. She lived as she loved. Kindness was her gift to all of us. She will be forever in our hearts.
Much love,
Al and Shelley