Dawn is survived by her devoted spouse Chelsea Ancelet, her son Trent Brownell, daughter Trinity Ancelet, father Brian Richardson, brothers Dale (Ashley) Richardson (nieces Riley and Kylee) & Travis Kwiatkowski, uncle Marvin Richardson, uncle and auntie Rick and Joyce Johnston, mother-in-law Veronica (Scott) Ancelet, brother-in-law Brian Ancelet, and brother and sister-in-law Shane and Jolene Ancelet (Kaydance).

She was preceded in death by her mother Sirena Richardson and father-in-law Trevor Ancelet.

Dawn was born February 26, 1986 in Warburg, Alberta. Dawn was the daughter of Brian and Sirena Richardson. From a young age she was known for her free spirit, larger than life personality, her infectious laugh and her love for everyone.

Dawn’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a beloved spouse of Chelsea Ancelet, to whom she shared 12 amazing years of love with. Their relationship was built on a foundation of love, commitment, hard-work and communication. Together they raised a blended family rooted in love and laughter.

As a mother to Trent Brownell and Trinity Ancelet, Dawn was a constant source of support, wisdom, warmth, and love. She never missed a game/recital/school play or all other milestones; she taught her children the importance of kindness, love, hard-work, compassion and most of all strength. Her heart was always open to anyone who needed it, a welcoming compassionate soul who always put others before herself.

Beyond her role as a spouse and mother, Dawn was a devoted department manager for the last eight years at Walmart North. She spent almost all of her free time making sure her family had everything they needed; they were her purpose and her greatest joy. She also loved to binge watch “Friends”, as she could relate to the sense of family and comradery as she lived with the same love and compassion. Those who knew her will remember her for infectious laugh, her kind spirit, her love for talking and most of all her strength. Dawn has shown everyone the importance of strength, no matter what adversity you might have in front of you. She was a true role model for her family and friends.

A Celebration of Dawn’s life will be held in the spring of 2026, in her hometown of Breton, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (albertacancer.ca) in Dawn’s honor.

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

We Love you so so very much!!