Dawn was a born in Manchester, New Hampshire to Diane Coco and Francis Fifty. She later relocated to Florida and was a long time resident of Spring Hill.
In the early 80s she attended Hudson High School, where she met her life-long best friend Stephanie.
She spent most of her career in Retail Management, almost 20 years of that at Wal-Mart, where she formed many strong friendships. Most importantly that is where she met the absolute, love of her life, Burton Duke.
Dawn and Burt were popular for their all-out Halloween parties and over-the-top holiday decorations.
Dawn was the type of person who you could always count on to brighten your day, no matter how bad hers may have been.
Dawn passed in the presence of her sister and closest friends. She is preceded by Burt and her parents and survived by her son Michael, her chubby little Chihuahua Mr. Wiggles, her sisters Tammi and Michelle, her brother Francis, and her Aunt Pat.
Anyone who met Dawn knew she could make a good time out of any situation, to honor spirit, we have decided to forgo a traditional service and will be holding a Celebration of Life at a date to later be announced.
We all know there will NEVER be a bigger Kiss fan, so in lieu of flowers, get yourself a concert ticket, “Rock and Roll All Nite” and go ‘Horns-Up’ for Dawn.
Maria Pascalli
September 15, 2025, 4:57 pm
I will truly miss you my friend n all the movies we did together,the luncheons,it will never be the same without you,R.I.P.,😪😪😪✝️🙏🏻✝️💔
Elissa M. Rodawalt
September 15, 2025, 6:46 pm
Always had a great time with you as my Overnight Manager. I was so Happy I got to go to one of your Luncheons and see a couple of my past Port Richey Walmart coworkers. Enjoyed my time with you and reminiscing with you. I’ve known you 23 years and I will Miss you! Thank You for the fun memories and RIP 🙏🏻
Donna Clark
September 15, 2025, 6:55 pm
I will truly miss you Dawn (Lola). Our endless conversations, shopping trips, get togethers and all the other wonderful things we did and especially those deep belly laughs. Until we meet again, I hold a special place for you in my heart. Now fly high and watch over us. Love you
Kelly
September 15, 2025, 8:58 pm
Dukey, We met each other in 1990 when our boys started school together. Worked together at WM for many years, hung out with dwarfs at swap meets🤣 & had many , many laughs throughout the years. Never did I think you’d leave us at 60. You & B are together now, Rest in perfect peace guys✨ ✌️😘
Melissa ❤️
September 16, 2025, 12:23 am
I am so grateful that I got to know you when I did, you were an an Amazing Person and will be deeply missed. You always made me laugh when we would see each other. It is sad to see you leave us but I know you are Rockin those Angel Wings in Heaven. Until we meet again.
Joni Peters
September 16, 2025, 3:08 am
I will always remember you and all the laughs we had at the luncheons😅😸 love you.. fly high Dawn, into our Lord’s arms 🦋🙏🙏🙏🩷💜
ELIZABETH
September 16, 2025, 8:32 pm
I couldn’t believe it when I heard about Dawn passing 😥 I was in shock I worked with Dawn at Walmart! Dawn will be truly missed! RIP 🙏
Taylor Gonzalez
September 17, 2025, 5:58 pm
My dearest Dawn, we met while working at Ross and since the day we met we just clicked. Since our time then you became such a wonderful friend. You went above and beyond for any occasion. Last we spoke you were telling how excited you were for Raven’s 2nd birthday party and telling me about all the stuff you had gotten for the kids. Bike nights and music on Friday’s will never be the same at Circle S without you, me working and getting to see your smiling face made the nights so much better. I will treasure all the memories and the gifts you’ve given the kids and I forever. Until we meet again..
Alisha Mueller
September 22, 2025, 3:38 am
You will be so very missed. My heart goes out to your family, Dawn. I’ll miss you greatly, my friend.
Lorraine Carreau
September 30, 2025, 11:05 pm
I am just coming upon this terrible news of Dawns passing….We grew up together…childhood friends…I am sending my condolences to Tammi and Franky and all of Dawns family and friends….
Olivia Lang
October 21, 2025, 12:38 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Dawn and we graduated in 1983 together. We were close in high school then we graduated and we went our separate ways. Down the road we reconnected thru Facebook. I’m still in shock she passed away. So young.
Ashley
November 4, 2025, 12:38 pm
Dawn you were such a free spirit. I am absolutely heartbroken you were taken from us too soon. I love you so much and may you rest in peace. ❤️