Dawn M. Dyleski died peacefully at her home, Tuesday, Sept. 27. She was 51.

Born August 15, 1960, in Methuen, she was the daughter of Eugene J. Dyleski Jr. and Frances Gangi Dyleski Boesel.

After graduating from the University of Vermont, Dawn worked as a registered physical therapist. Her family remembers her clients saying she had healing hands.

Predeceased by her father, Eugene Dyleski Jr. and her stepfather, J. Philip Boesel Jr., Dawn is survived by her mother, Frances Boesel of Des Moines, Iowa; her sisters, Holly Dyleski Taylor and her husband, Mike of Johnston, Iowa; Dr. Robin Dyleski of Mira Loma, Calif.; two aunts, Edie Leone and Carol Gangi both of Atkinson, N.H.; as well as other family and friends. She is also survived by her beloved Labrador, Max, her constant companion and faithful friend.

No services will be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Restore Hope USA, 2817 SW 30th street, Des Moines, IA 50321.

To share a memory or condolence with Dawn’s family, please visit her online guest book at bchfh.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland.