I am a co-worker of Dawn's. She was the Education Program Coordinator for our Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. I have worked with her for many years. I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of the Doherty and Kath Family members and friends of Dawn. I want you to know she will be deeply missed. She was a wonderful co-worker. You could always count on Dawn to take care of her job responsibilities, to help you when you had a request, and to laugh about the crazy things that happen in life. She was kind, thoughtful, respectful, and genuine. She may be gone in physical presence, but for those of us whose lives were touched by her, she will always be in a special place... our hearts. Take care --my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

May fond memories of your daughter bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss, Please accept my condolences and prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of her soul to Heaven.

Paula, so sad to hear about your daughter's passing. I know you have said before you'd never know she had Cancer to look at her because she never let it get her down. Then I see her picture and go, yep, I see what you meant. Just reading the obit tells me she was a strong woman. Children should never go before their parents. That's what breaks the heart. I will be thinking about you and your grandson. 

I am so sorry, Paula, about your daughter's passing.  As you already know, the loss of a child is the most difficult loss of all.  My thoughts and prayers are with you, Paula, as are those of other co-workers.

Jeanne Haben

I knew Dawn working at Mayo Clinic.  Dawn was so incredibly kind and helpful to me when I began in this job.  Believe me, I knew nothing! Dawn was there and helped me to no end, whenever I needed her.   Her thoughtfulness and caring meant so much to me.  For that, I say THANK YOU DAWN!  You will be missed greatly. Rest peacefully my dear. 

~Laura Petersen 

Doherty and Kath Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

Julian Currie

I will truly miss Dawn.  She wss always such a great person and a dedicated, hard worker.  I am certain she will be missed dearly by all who knew her.  I am glad she had such a reliable group around her as she navigated her many challenges.

Paula and Noah, our hearts ache for you, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Dawn❤️ She was the best friend to our daughter Lisa and we considered her part of our family.

We will miss her dearly and always remember her sweet smile. We all loved her?

Love, blessings and prayers to you both??

Sincerely, Janet and Bob Lee

To the family of Dawn Doherty - Expressing my deepest sympathy to you on Dawn's passing.  May memories provide comfort and peace to you at this difficult time. 

I met Dawn through her years as an education program coordinator in DLMP.  Dawn was cheerful, positive, appreciative, hopeful, and thankful.  She spoke kind words to lift others' up.  She would wish people good health even as hers was declining. 

I'm so very sad that she is no longer able to do that here on earth.  I just know she is in heaven with Jesus, now free of all burdens that weighed her down.

Sincerely,

Cindy Carruth

Paula and Noah

I want to express my sincere condolences. I met Dawn at St.Marys. I can't even remember exactly when because in Dawn style she made me feel like we knew each other forever. She started calling me Lee and that has stuck with me to this day. I respected her so much and she set such a good example to everyone. We soon became good friends and she became my supervisor. She met everyone with a smile and made everyone feel welcome. I remember helping them move into their new house using my husbands pickup with the topper and we would laugh because we would keep hitting our head putting stuff in.  I was part of the GFN network and we had so many good times, and unfortunately as time went on and families grew, people changed jobs we drifted. We would occasionally see each other downtown and it would be like old times. Dawn is the most courageous, strong woman i kno. She definitely made an impact on my life and many others. Thanks for the memories Dawn, until we meet again.

Lee

Paula and Noah --

I want to provide my deepest condolences for your loss.  I met Dawn at SMH Dietary and she became a good friend of Trace Macken (my late/ex husband).  Chris and Trace passed away within 6 months of each other.  Dawn was a very good friend to all of us.  She was so very caring and always thought of others first.  Take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with Chris and Trace and they are looking down and protecting Noah. 

Love and hugs to all.