BOWDEN, Dawn Michelle (née Barrow)

Our wonderful neighbour and a special friend to Sharnee. We cannot believe you have gone. Thank you for always being so caring and thoughtful, and always being there to help when needed. We will miss our chats, your knock at the door with your amazing cooking, and your laughter at our crazy dogs! A wonderful lady who will be very missed.
All our love to Ross, Elissa and Michael, Rachel and Richard, and Lewis and Darcy.

Michelle, Jason, Tahli, Ruby and Sharnee xxxxxxx

To Ross, Elissa and Rachel, and families.
Our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of Dawn.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Di and George Stipkovich

thank you so much for everything you have done for me. i will be forever grateful for the wonderful memories 🩷

rest peacefully,
sharnee 🤍🤍🤍

Sending our condolences to Ross, Elissa,Rachel & their families.
I can’t believe Dawn has gone, it’s to surreal, a beautiful friend gone to soon, I’m lucky to have known her. May she rest in peace… going to miss her and her cheeky smile. Xx mothers group won’t be the same without her xx
Love Bernie & Russ

To Ross, Elissa and Rachel, our deepest condolences on the loss of Dawn. She was a lovely lady who l had the pleasure of working with at Murray Rd, South Street, Warragul Specialist School and more recently at Warragul Regional Office. We caught up working at Warragul Regional office late last year and she was so proud showing me photos of all the family. She asked about our boys and what they were doing and caught me up with news of the girls. l am so saddened that was our last conversation. Our love and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Love, Lynette, Phil, Robert and Philip Blunt xx

A dedicated and passionate educator who helped guide and support school leaders and teachers at Churchill North Primary School. The work she did with us was vital and will continue to benefit our staff and students.
Condolences to her family who she fondly mentioned regularly.

Such sad news to hear of Dawns passing- she was a wonderful teacher to my girls at Albert St school and a good friend to me- she will be greatly missed- our love to all her family xo
Sue, Karyn, Sandy & Ashly

thankyou for all you have done for all the kiddies out there who needed someone to guide and support them, you have made such a big impact of many people’s lives. you will be dearly missed.
rest peacefully,
Bree♥️

To Ross, Elissa, Rachel and Families, sending love on the passing of your beautiful wife and mother. A good friend for so many years
Rest in peace dear friend
Rita

Our heartfelt condolences to all that knew and loved Dawn. She was an amazing educator, mentor and advocate for students in the Valley, she will be sorely missed.

Love Prue, Bryce and Finn Magnuson

Such an amazing teacher, always investing and inspiring students to engage in learning. Your love of reading a great novel or sharing a new game to play. Disappointed we didn’t get to have the games gathering. Hard to believe a beautiful person like you has gone . Love to Ross ,your girls Elissa and Rachel and families at this heartbreaking time

Ross, Elissa, Rachel and family sending our deepest condolences to you..
I have so many great memories of Dawn on our many Mothers group get togethers which have been going for over 30 years.
RIP Dawn you will be missed x

Monica and David

To Ross, Elissa, Rachel & Families,
We treasure the cherished memories and wonderful times we shared with our dear friend Dawn at the Red Hat Ladies’ gatherings. Especially remembering our coffee catchups, our trips & the fun and laughs we shared at our Christmas get-togethers. Forever in our hearts.
Love, The Red Hat Ladies.

Dawn leaves a space that no one can fill up. Her knowledge of Education, her love of books and literacy, her wicked sense of humour, her love of food, her pride of her family and her girls, her love of the outdoors, her adoration of Ross, her support of her friends.
I was privileged to call her a friend and to work with her and I will miss her dearly.
Ross, Elissa, Rachel and families thinking of you at this heartbreaking time.

Condolences to your family at this sad time. I worked with Dawn in recent years and valued her kindness, advice and knowledge. I know that family was important to Dawn and that she valued spending time, and cooking with love for you all. Hoping that you are able to feel the support from all the people around who knew Dawn and will miss her.

Our hearts are filled with sorrow at the passing of our dear friend Dawn. Deepest sympathy to Ross Elissa Rachel and family at this tragic loss. Dawn was a wonderful person filled with the fun and joy of life, whose friendship I will treasure forever.

Leonie Paul Aimee Cailin and Serena Mooney

Deepest sympathy to Ross, Elissa, Rachel and families at the passing of Dawn. So hard to believe she is gone. Her love of teaching encouraged me early in my teaching career and the joy she found in books was inspiring. Condolences from Kathy, Brent, Eloise and Steven Burslem.

Words can not explain how this loss of a beautiful friend has affected all those that had the chance to know her and love her. It’s true how they say when friends become family. I will miss those visits, chats, wine and pizzas on the back verandah. I am ever so grateful we got to make so many memories that will always be treasured forever. You welcomed us from the moment we moved next door. I will miss our catch up texts and your beautiful cooking you always managed to bring over to me. We promise you we will always be there for Ross and the girls and their beautiful families. Always loved and forever missed. Rip Dawn, till we meet again.
Chris, Jay, Jessie and all my wonderful family who also knew you and loved you.

I was very saddened to hear of Dawn’s sudden passing. Dawn made a wonderful contribution to public education in Gippsland and I was fortunate enough to work with her during her time in the regional office. She was a warm, knowledgeable and down-to-earth person focussed on improving outcomes for kids. Dawn will be greatly missed by her colleagues in SEVR.

Our friendship started as first time Mums over 30 years ago. Whilst I’m no longer an active participant in our “mothers group'”, it was always great to see you when we did catch up. My heart goes out to Ross, Elissa and Rachel. I’m still struggling comprehend that you have gone. Way to soon. xx

Some people leave a big impression on you that you take forward on your journey. Dawn was my sons teacher in Newborough East and she was so good for him and me. I will never forget the kindness she showed us both. Condolences to her family. Xxx

Ross, so so sorry to hear about your loss, way too early. Condolences to your family and friends

Sending my love and thoughts to Ross, Elissa, Rachel & family on the passing of Dawn. Such fond memories of growing up with Elissa & Rachel with Dawn always making sure we didn’t get up to too much mischief. She will be so sadly missed.
With Love, Rachael Savige (Krause) xxx

Dawn was a wonderful colleague who shared her love of teaching with me and our regional colleagues in East Gippsland. She will be missed by so many people in her life. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all to focus on the wonderful memories. Keep her positivity forever in your hearts.

Sending my thoughts to Dawn’s loved ones. She was such a special person who I looked up to. She was a terrific teacher and leader, always showing kindness and being a listening ear when needed. I will treasure the memories I have.

Sending condolences to Ross , Elissa , Rachel and their families ..
May you find comfort in the beautiful memories that you have .
Such a kind and caring person .
Thinking of you all xxx

My condolences to Dawn’s family and friends at this very difficult time. Dawn was such a lovely lady and I feel privileged to have known her.
Thinking of you all,
Kiara x

Fond memories of Dawn as a young girl in Watsonia.
Condolences to Ross and all her family God bless and
may she rest in peace.

In our mind’s eye Dawn will always be a kind and sweet prep teacher and we are all so sad to hear she has died. Ian, Joy, Clare and Anthony Ellis.

Condolences to Ross and your beautiful girls and family. Dawn will be sadly missed by many, she had the most beautiful smile and infectious laugh. Gone way too soon.
RIP Dawn 💐
Christine & Steven McKnight

Sending condolences to Ross and family! 💕
I was fortunate to have Dawn working at Nilma Primary School as an educational leader, a couple of years ago, such a caring and knowledgeable educator and just lovely person! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dawn’s contributions to education will be valued and noted into the future of WG schools! Xxx ❤️❤️❤️

So very sad c to hear the news. Our deepest sympathy from all members of Les(desc) and Beryl Galloway of Moe.