Canajoharie, NY-Mr. Stephen Gary Dawes, age 72, a lifelong Canajoharie resident, passed away suddenly at his home on Becker Road in the town of Root on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (town of Manheim) between St. Johnsville and Little Falls, 315-508-5131, has been entrusted with Stephen's funeral arrangements. A complete tribute to his life will follow.