Dawn M. (Peak) Mattson, 53, of Hampton, died on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Mass General Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of the late Todd Mattson, who died in 1998. Born in Framingham, Mass., she was the daughter of Betty Peak of Southborough and James Peak of California.

Dawn was a 1981 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School and lost her beloved husband, Todd when their daughter was only five. She was a devoted single mom who owned and operated a cleaning service. Dawn loved the mountains, beaches and all the natural wonders of New Hampshire.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Caitlin Mattson of Portsmouth; a brother, David Peak of Dudley; a sister, Kristin Herther of Bedford; maternal grandmother, Alice Kavanaugh, an aunt, Susan Kavanaugh both of Southborough; two uncles, Lee Kavanaugh of Pelham; Jack Kavanaugh of Nova Scotia; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

SERVICES: A celebration of Dawn's life will be held on Saturday, October 1, with visiting hours from 1-3 p.m., at Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Rd, Hampton