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Paul Dunn Obituary

Dunn, Paul H. Chelsea, MI Age 69, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his home after a five year battle with colon cancer. He was born October 24, 1945 in Ann Arbor, the son of Jerome Howard & Lucy Kathern (Steeb) Dunn. Paul retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation after 34 years. After retiring from MDOT, he was a delivery man for Gigi's Flowers. He was an avid stamp and coin collector. Paul was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea where he served as an usher. He was a member of the Lyndon Township Board of Review. Paul was an active member of the Chelsea Senior Center. On December 15, 1973 he married Mary "Jean" Rodger, and she survives. Other survivors include three sons, Douglas (Royann) of Swartz Creek, Stewart (Carrie) of Augusta, and Andrew (Stephanie) of Saginaw; six grandchildren, Katherine, Celah, Bella, Eric, Emily, and Elizabeth. Cremation has taken place. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 17, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea Senior Center, St. Mary Catholic Church, or WKAR-TV.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Aug. 12 to Aug. 16, 2015.

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August 18, 2015

Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry and I enjoyed our trips with you and Paul. Now both of our wonderful men are gone. God bless you and keep you strong. Pat Tee

June Weiland

August 16, 2015

Jean and Family,
So sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I'll miss him at mass. Praying for your family.

Tootie Ackley

August 14, 2015

Jean and Family, so sad to hear you lost the love of your life and father. Take good care my friend.

Mary Alber

August 14, 2015

Dear Jean and family, SO sorry to hear about Paul's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts. Mary & Gene

Many fond memories.

Shari (Carl) Roberts-Osojnak

August 14, 2015

Dear Jean, Doug, Stewart, Andrew & Family,
My heart goes out to you. What a kind and gental man.I have never employed such a hard-working and reliable family as the Dunn's. I have appreciated all of you, more than you know. It has been too long since we last saw each other. Blessings, Shari

Don Novak

August 13, 2015

Sad to hear of Paul's passing. We grew up together on the block that is now Beyer Hospital in Ypsi. He was quiet but well respected. May he rest in Peace.

Kay and Earl Heller

August 13, 2015

Blessings to you Jean and to your family.
When I hear the phrase 'a good and honest man' I think of Paul, he will be missed by many. May God be with you during the days, weeks and months ahead -- you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

wilma smith

August 13, 2015

Jean and family. I am so sorry to hear of Paul illness and death. myprayers are with all of you.

August 13, 2015

I'm So sorry to hear of Paul passing. I enjoyed talking to him on our senior trips. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult times.

Margaret Rockol

Mary Eisemann

August 13, 2015

Jean-
I'm so sorry to hear about Paul. We had so much fun on our senior trips, especially last year in Maine. I loved to tease and get a little smile from him.

You and your family are in my thoughts.

Ed & Joan Driscoll

August 13, 2015

Jean & family So sorry to hear about Paul. I enjoyed talking to him on our Senior trips. A wonderful and kind man. God Bless, Ed & Joan

Sally Pobojewski

August 13, 2015

Jean, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so very sorry.

August 13, 2015

Sorry to hear about Paul passing. We had a lot of fun together in shool.

Linda and Walt Hahn

August 12, 2015

We're so sorry to hear of Paul' passing. Walt always enjoyed talking tax review with him at church.

August 12, 2015

Jean,

I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Eileen Wagner-Mallory and family

Barbara Fredette

August 12, 2015

I was so sorry to hear about Paul. I served with him on the Board of Review and Paul was a very knowledgeable man. I enjoyed knowing him even though it was only for a short time. I extend my deepest sympathy to Paul's family at this difficult time.

Laura Miller

August 12, 2015

So sorry to hear about Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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