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James Dunion Obituary

James W. Dunion August 13, 1959 - July 30, 2011 Dudley, MA - James W. Dunion, 51, husband of Haekyoung (Ji) Dunion, of Dudley, MA, died Saturday afternoon at home. Born in Norwich, CT, on August 13, 1959 he is the son of Mary (Heebner) Dunion of Norwich and the late Thomas Dunion. Mr. Dunion received his Masters Degree in Mathematics from the University of Connecticut and was self employed as a high level computer programmer, and was a veteran being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. On May 14, 1987, in South Korea, he was united in marriage to Haekyoung (Ji) Dunion. James was a member of the Masons, an amateur HAM Radio Operator with the call letters of KA1WFK, and an active community volunteer coaching softball and being a chess director. Surviving is his wife, mother, a son William T. Dunion of Dudley, MA, a daughter Colleen M. Dunion of Dudley, MA, and a brother Thomas Dunion of Norwich. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:30 A.M. in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 181 Elizabeth St., Norwich, burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial donations in James' memory are asked to be made to the Hospice of SECT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360. Arrangements are by the Labenski Funeral Home.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Aug. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Dunion

15 Entries

Jen Collette

August 9, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. William, you made your dad very proud and he cared so much about you...that was very evident when I would speak with him. I am thinking of you and your family often, please know that my prayers are with you.
DC, Jen, Riley, and Danielle Collette

J-P Coughlin

August 8, 2011

Going to be tough to accept that we will no longer run into Jim in random locations. It is hard to impress the level of sympathy we would wish to extend to the rest of the Dunions.

Tara Goodrich

August 8, 2011

William-
We are so saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
The Goodrich Family
Josh, Tara, Emily, & Brooke

August 8, 2011

I was saddened to here of Jim's passing. I have known Jim since the Chess club at NFA. My deepest sympathy to Jim's wife and son.
Gary Cote

Chris & Paula Downer

August 8, 2011

Colleen, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Heflin

August 7, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Dunion, Colleen, and William. Your husband and Dad was a kind and generous volunteer when William was in my class, and it was a pleasure to have known him. My prayers are with you. ~Mrs.Heflin

Tom Hartmayer

August 7, 2011

Jim had been involved with chess since his undergrad days at UCONN in the 1970’s. After a lengthy hiatus Jim had returned to the chess scene in recent years with his now 10 year old son William. The younger Mr. Dunion, who has been enjoying a fair amount of success in the scholastic chess arena, has become a regular at the UCONN Chess Club. Jim had made himself an integral part of the TD staff at various tournaments held at UCONN over the last several years and his contributions will be missed tremendously. With the globalization of chess and the participation of many different ethnic groups and cultures Jim’s ability to speak Mandarin, Korean and Thai were very helpful and will be, I’m afraid, irreplaceable.
We will be holding a memorial tournament, which will be an annual event, during Jim’s birthday month of August starting this year, ( rounds 1 & 2 on August 18th ).
I still can't believe it !

Christopher Arnold

August 7, 2011

I'm still stunned and greatly saddened.

Colleen and William

August 6, 2011

I had no idea this even existed and really appreciate all the wonderful messages everyone has posted and I know you do too dad! Will love and miss you so much!

Stephen Dann

August 6, 2011

Never actually met Jim, but we did talk on the phone and do e-mails. The Mass. Chess Assn. Living Memorial Chess Fund approved grants to help establish clubs at the Dudley, Webster and Charlton libraries, but there were "growing pain" space issues at the time. Jim was a kindred spirit that any hobby program grows with one member at a time, and a lot of TLC--tender loving care.

August 4, 2011

I've missed him and still barely believe it since I received the call from his wife.

Kerry-Ann Bartels

August 4, 2011

My daughter; Ashlee Renee, was a classmate of Jim's son William. Although; they had very few boys in their class at St. Louis School; she said "William was one of the most sweet".

I only had a few encounters with Jim; but; it was quite apparent that he loved his Family and would give his life for them...

God Bless,

Bartels' Family

Bruce Swan

August 4, 2011

The call of the roll has been read; and a brother has not answered. Rest easy Brother Jim for you are in the House not made of Hand in the company of the Grand Architect. Jim was a good friend to many of us in the Chess Community, a strong supporter of scholastic Chess, and a good Mason. He will be missed, and leaves big shoes to fill.
Fraternally,
Bruce Swan, Past Master
Daytime Lodge #144
Stratford, CT

Edward Faber

August 4, 2011

Sorry to hear about the loss of James Dunion I remember him as a wonderful man, who loved his son. He used to bring his son to chess games on Thursday nights at Uconn. He loved the game of chess, and taught his son to play a good game of chess. Ed Faber

Tim Michaels

August 4, 2011

Jim worked for me when I owned a Shell gas station in Norwich back in the late 80s/early 90s. I remember him as kind-hearted, polite, and very smart. He prevented a serious disaster at the station that could have caused a major explosion. He was quick-witted, gregarious and friendly. I am very sorry for your loss.

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