Dawn L. (Cooper) Metzler

Groton, NY June 21, 1944 – June 21, 2018 Age 74

Dawn L. Cooper Metzler, 74, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness with her family by her side.

Dawn was born on June 21, 1944, in Denim, New Mexico, the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Ketchum Cooper. She was raised in Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Tonawanda High School. Dawn had worked and retired from the Statler Hotel at Cornell University and Best Western University Inn. She enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, and baking. Her gentle, caring nature was a constant comfort to those whose lives she touched.

Dawn was predeceased by her parents and sister, Diane Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband Daryl "Buz" Metzler; children: Michael (Nancy) Habalou, Robert (Kyle Mettler) Habalou, Carole (Leo) Shaw, John (Sarah Lasher) Habalou, Kandy (Jamie Smith) Metzler, Tammy (Jerry) Wells, Rhonda (Donnie) Warner, Daryl Metzler Jr., and Amanda Metzler; siblings: Joanne (Don) Zitka and James (Lynn) Cooper Jr.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of her life at her home, 4 Eden Drive, Groton, will be held on Saturday, June 22nd, at 1 PM with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donate to Tompkins County Hospice.