Dawn Leslie Leo

May 8, 1940 - May 11, 2014

LEO, Dawn Leslie – 74, of Cape May, departed this life on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Cape Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 8, 1940 in Phila., PA. The older of two children, she grew up in the Olney Section of Philadelphia. Dawn attended Olney High School and after graduating she began her career in retail. Her relationships were an integral part of her life and she enjoyed traveling to see her family and friends. She also enjoyed gourmet cooking with family, and fining dining at local and abroad restaurants. Dawn worked in Cape May for the past 14 years at June’s Uniquely Yours Boutique. She had a passion for art and literature, and she spent much of her quiet time reading. Dawn will be dearly missed by her loving family which includes her two sons, Michael T. Leo and Edward B. (and Paula) Leo; one brother, Butch (and Barbara) Chun; three grandchildren, Ariele, Maura and Brandon; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Dawn will be long remembered and forever loved for her zest for life, her loyalty and generosity, but most of all for being a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Dawn’s memorial service will take place on Saturday (May 31st) at 11AM in the Spilker Funeral Home, 815 Washington St., Cape May where friends will be received from 10AM – 11AM. Interment will be private and at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Gene Sole Scholarship Fund, PO Box 2324, Cape May, NJ 08204. Info and condolences: spilkerfuneralhome.com