Mary E. Dawson (nee: Robinson), 88, of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Mary was born in New Castle, PA. on July 27, 1935 to parents Robert and Alice (nee: Moore). Survivors include her daughters, Joy (Merle) Dawson-Hune, Gayle Ropchock, Lynda (Jeffrey) Archer; grandchildren, Lori (Nolan) Brandt, Kati Ropchock, Kristi (Brandon) Heisler, Jodi Porter, Nicole Archer, Ashley Archer, and Megan Archer; great-grandchildren, Rhett and Granger Brandt; brother, Robert (Mary Jo); sister, Sally Sewell. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Dawson; son, John Dawson; sisters, Martha, Edie, and Margie Robinson.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road (at State Rt 57) in Elyria. Burial will follow at Butternut Ridge Cemetery in Eaton Twp. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.