John A. Dunn Sr.

John Dunn Obituary

John A. Dunn Sr. retired Dracut oil co. worker, WWII vet; 80 DRACUT John A. Dunn Sr., 80, a lifelong resident of Dracut, died Tuesday July 22nd at D'Youville Senior Care in Lowell He was the husband of the late Rachel I. (Rondeau) Dunn who died in 2003. He was born in Dracut, on February 28, 1928, and was a son of the late Martin and Mary (Davis) Dunn. He received his education in Dracut schools. Mr. Dunn served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a heating technician by Whaleco, and the former Litchfield Oil Company, both in Dracut. In his early years, Mr. Dunn had been employed as a Special Police Office by the Town of Dracut during the 1970's. In his free time, he enjoyed cookouts, traveling, going for drives in his truck, and spending time with his family. Mr. Dunn was a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 49. He is survived by seven children, Karin (Dunn) and Carlos Franco of Dracut, John Jr. and Karen Dunn of Dracut, Dennis and Pam Dunn of Westford, Jill (Dunn) and Stan Bowers of Peabody, Kenneth Dunn of Dracut, Deborah Dunn of Lowell, and Toby Dunn of Dracut; 12 grandchildren, Katelin, Gregory, Jimmy, Chrissy, Christopher, Andy, Steven, Jenny, Crystal, Jesse, Carly, and Marisa; three great grandchildren Rachel, Hannah, and Haley; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He was also the father of the late Gail Dunn. DUNN Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Friday from 6 until 8 P.M. His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial in Richardson Cemetery in Dracut. For online condolences and directions visit dracutfuneralhome.com.

Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Dunn

6 Entries

Anne Marie Sirois

July 30, 2008

Papa John:

We loved having you as part of our extended family. Will will miss you at the family gatherings. Be the angel that watches out for all of us.

We will miss you !!

The Sirois Family

Kelly McFadden

July 25, 2008

Jill and family,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I know how it is to lose a parent. I hope you know in your heart that he is with your wonderful mom now and that should hopefully comfort you all. I remember your dad always being so willing to give us a ride to rollerskating. :-) he also would easily hand you money when you needed it. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies. Take care.

Katelin Hurley

July 24, 2008

Pa, I know that we weren't really close as I was growing up, but these past few years I am glad that we have gotten so close. We got to truely know each other. I really enjoyed our lunches out together, sunday dinners (when I wondered where you put all the food that we fed you), our frequent visits to dunkin' donuts (for a plain donut and a small coffee) just to kill some time and I always loved your jokes about not being able to get in/out of my little car.
I wanted to thank you for all of your kind words these past few years and all of your support throughout my college and graduate career. I treasured our time together more than you will ever know. Your sense of humor was priceless and you really knew how to make me smile.

Even though I will miss our time together, I know that you are in a better place with Meme and that you are happy there. I know that you are now the guardian angel sitting on my shoulder with meme. I love you very much and I will miss you!!

Robin Doyle

July 24, 2008

Deborah, Carly, & Marisa~

I was deeply saddend to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather! I have such fond childhood memories of going over his house in Dracut, he was a great man!

Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences at this most challanging time! Our thoughts & prayers are with you now, and in the days to come!

~Robin & Bobby Doyle

Matt Trombly

July 24, 2008

John & Family

I am sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and you family.

Karin Franco

July 24, 2008

Dad, thank you for being the best Dad you knew how to be, for all your hard work supporting eight children. When Mom was sick before she passed on, you were her pillar of strength and thats when I realized what a compassionate, kind and giving person you are. I've had the pleasure of knowing in a different "light". Its been fun having you every Sunday for our family dinners, it won't be the same. It's been fun traveling with you, to Ohio, Puerto Rico and LaRomana, we even got you in to water! You'll be sadly missed at all our Holiday gatherings, and every day living. Your daughter, Karin (I love you)!

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