(O’Connell) 67, of Bayonne, passed away Monday, May 12. She was born in Bayonne and spent 41 years as a teacher in the Bayonne school system. She is the wife of Robert Dawson and mother of John & Eileen Dawson. She is also survived by her brother, Kevin O’Connell, his wife Linda, niece Caitlin, nephews Patrick, Liam, and Terence, eight grand nieces and nephews, as well as many cousins and extended family. Funeral arrangements made by SWEENEY Funeral Home, 857 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne. Entombment, Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.