DAWES, Donald Lee, 79 of Middletown passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006. He worked for Crystal Tissue as a maintenance supervisor and enjoyed bowling and golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Bertha Dawes; a brother, Dale; a sister, Donna Reid; and a son, Jeffrey Dawes. He is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Helen; son Larry (Bobbie) Dawes; daughter Connie Dawes; nephew Ryan Reid; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until 12 Noon Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Newcomer Funeral Home (3940 Kettering Blvd.), where funeral service will begin at noon. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, West Carrollton. Messages of condolence and/or flowers may be sent via www.NewcomerFamily.com.