NORFOLK—A Celebration of Life gathering for Dawn D. Paro (Wadleigh), 79, a resident of 59 South Main Street, Norfolk, will be held on Saturday August 2nd at 59 Main St. lot 16 @ 1:00 p.m. Dawn passed away Friday afternoon, July 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Dawn is survived by two sons, Kevin and Elizabeth Reynolds and Brian and Christina Paro, both of Norfolk; her two daughters, Jackie and Jeff Chase of Potsdam and Brenda Paro, of Norfolk; her twelve beloved grandchildren; Tylor, Whitney, Matthew, Travis, Cody, Brent, Robert, Kristy, Hailey, Alyssa, Nick and Shelby and several great-grandchildren as well a brother Robert and Gina Wadleigh and several nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law Deatta and Donald Chapin. Dawn is pre-deceased by her parents, her late husbands, George Reynolds and Howard Paro, a daughter, Robin Reynolds and step son Henry Paro and great grandson Boston, her three siblings, David Wadleigh, Frieda Dissottle and Janette "Midge" Beggs.

Born in Potsdam, NY on April 7, 1946 to the late Loran and Dorothy Wadleigh, Dawn married George Reynolds in August of 1964. George passed away shortly after in 1966 and Dawn later married Howard N. Paro on November 25, 1970. Howard passed away on September 30, 2021. Dawn was a devoted homemaker and in her spare time, she enjoyed puzzles, crafts and playing candy crush. She found her most enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial donations in Dawn's memory can be made to Norfolk Fire Department or Hospice and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com . The Buck Funeral Home in Norfolk is serving the family of Dawn D. Wadleigh.