Mrs. Dawn Elizabeth Santmyer 67 of 26 Winton Lane Dolgeville, died early Saturday morning, December 12th, 2015 at her residence of natural causes. At the time of her passing she was surrounded with the love and support of her family and her special care givers. Dawn was born in Ilion, on May 24, 1948 the daughter of Orville D. and Cecile (Geer) Bailey and attended Herkimer Schools. She was united in marriage to Robert R. Santmyer Sr. on October 15, 1969 in Coldbrook; Conn. Bob predeceased her on January 4, 2014. Dawn was employed throughout the years in area companies, including Union Fork and Hoe, Daniel Green Company, and prior to her illness she was a Home Health Aide, in private practice. Her personal interests included camping and motor cycle rides with her husband. She was also the property manager for her apartment building and she and her husband did most of the renovations for the owners. She is survived by her sons Robert R. Santmyer Jr. of Mt. Joy, Pa., and Chad J. Santmyer and his Companion Coreena Dedicke, a Sister Bonnie Wadsworth of St. Johnsville, a Grandson Robert W. (Kate) Santmyer of Lancaster, PA., a Great Grandson Robert Steven Santmyer, her nephews Robert Pierce Jr. and Faron and Larry Belcher. In addition she had special friends Eddie and Donna Rhodes, Michelle Jones and Artemisia Jaikin. In keeping with her wishes there will be No calling hours or funeral services. Dawn would like to acknowledge her “Special Care Givers” Coorena, Millie, Tanya for all their love and support during her illness. A remembrance of Dawn or a message of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.robertsandenea.com. Her arrangements are entrusted to Brian A. Roberts of the Roberts & Enea Funeral Home 3 Faville Avenue Dolgeville.