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Dawn Ward-Leszczcak

September 15, 1961 — February 21, 2024

Cranford, NJ

Dawn Ward-Leszczak, 62, of Cranford, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday February 21, 2024. Born in Somerville, NJ, she was the beloved daughter of the late: Edward and Sheila (Gaggion) Ward. Dawn was an executive secretary with Sysco, inc., Jersey City. She was a faithful member of the Kenilworth Gospel Chapel, where she served as a Sunday School teacher. Dawn enjoyed cooking, birding, kayaking, and hiking, especially at Bull’s Bridge in Kent, CT. Dawn especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She was the loving wife of Michael J. Leszczak, dear sister of: Sheila Devine (William), Donna Schuyler (Harold), and Edward Ward Jr. (Kimberly). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dawn’s visitation will be Friday March 1, 2024 from 2:00-4:00PM at the Kenilworth Gospel Chapel, 557 Newark Ave, Kenilworth, where her Funeral Service will begin at 4:00PM Friday. Arrangements are by Gray Memorial Funeral Home of Cranford. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: The Salvation Army ARC, 65 Pennington St., Newark, NJ 07105.

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