Saratoga Springs, NY - Dawn F. Hamm, 85, passed away last Wednesday, January 15, 2014 after a short illness. She was born in New York City and moved around the country with her family but lived most of her life in Saratoga Springs. She retired from New York Telephone with nearly 40 years of service. After retirement Dawn volunteered with the Saratoga Hospital Guild. She was a communicant of St. Clements Roman Catholic Church. Dawn was predeceased by her husband, Frederick J. Hamm who died in 2013 and a sister Nancy Jewett. Survivors include her son, Bruce F. Hamm of Syracuse; two sisters, Joan Allen of Texas and Ruth Horton of California; one grandchild, Mike Hamm of Syracuse and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 2 to 4p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clements Roman Catholic Church Outreach Ministry, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.