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Bonita M. Dundas

1945 - 2021

Bonita M. Dundas obituary, 1945-2021, Bennington, VT

BORN

1945

DIED

2021

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E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Bennington

628 Main Street

Bennington, Vermont

Bonita Dundas Obituary

Bonita M. Dundas, 75, a resident of Chandler Way in Bennington, VT died unexpectedly Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her residence.

Bonnie was born in Lancaster, New Hampshire September 7, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Eleanor (Pearson) Craggy.

Bonnie grew up in Groveton, New Hampshire on her family's dairy farm, which she always thought of as her "home." She graduated from Groveton High School, and then attended the Elliot Community Hospital School of Nursing in Keene, NH where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse.

She married Richard Dundas in 1967. They started their family of two children, Julie and Scott, while moving several times during Richard's medical training.

In her early career, Bonnie worked as an RN at Boston Children's Hospital. After moving to Vermont with her family in 1974, Bonnie worked the front desk at her husband's medical practice, Bennington Associates in Internal Medicine. She then volunteered at Pine Cobble School in Williamstown, MA where her children were students, and eventually was hired as the school's librarian. In more recent years, she was the beloved children's librarian at the John G McCullough Library in North Bennington, and volunteered at several local schools reading with children. Bonnie had a lifelong passion for reading, and had a natural gift for teaching children to read.

Bonnie served on the Southshire School Board, the 204 Depot Residential Board and the local Chapter of the National Audubon Society. She volunteered at the Bennington County Victims Advocacy Center, and was an integral part of the founding of the Bennington Free Clinic, along with her husband and daughter. Bonnie cared deeply about women's healthcare & rights. She was especially thrilled to see the inauguration of Kamala Harris this year.

Bonnie had a love of nature and for ten years had written a monthly column for the Vermont News Guide entitled "Nature Notes." She was an avid birder and could often be found outside gardening, strolling in the woods & caring for her beloved chickens - all named after her many Aunts. Bonnie made countless charitable donations towards the preservation of nature and found great pride in being a New Englander.

Bonnie loved to be surrounded by her family and spent her lifetime hosting family dinners, as she dearly loved to cook, especially her famous "family secret" Pesto recipe. Additionally, she hosted every holiday gathering, always taking great pride in creating a warm atmosphere with decorations and lots of delicious food.

Survivors include her husband, Richard Dundas, MD of Bennington. A son, Scott Dundas of Pownal, VT and a daughter, Julie Bowen of Bennington. Two grandchildren, Alysha Bowen of Philadelphia, PA and Conor Bowen of Pittsfield, MA. Two sisters, Karen Breault and her husband Lester of Berlin, VT and Marilyn Murdoch and her husband Bill of Concord, NH and a brother, George Craggy of Stark, New Hampshire. Many treasured nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be dearly missed by the greater Bennington community.

Due to the Covid restrictions there will be no services at this time.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.

If friends desire, contributions in memory of Bonita M. Dundas may be made to Heifer International through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Published by The Bennington Banner on Feb. 10, 2021.
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You were one of a kind. I hope your tree grows in the strength and beauty you had

Laura Marchese

Work

February 4, 2024

Laura Marchese

December 22, 2023

Dear Julie, I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Michele Frazier

Friend

February 14, 2021

Good night sweet sister. My protector when we were young and my “north star” as we got older. There is no replacement for someone who has meant so much to me and my family. You leave us with memories of devising easter basket hunts and pool races. And so much more! My heart breaks from missing you.

Marilyn Murdoch

Sister

February 13, 2021

I did not personally know Bonnie, but my mom, Amy Stroffoleno, looked forward to her column on birds and called Bonnie many times with her observations of birds at the feeders. I also recall that my dad, Bob, so enjoyed going to Dr. Dundas's appointments as he regaled stories of those chickens and gardening "trials". Wonderful to be able to enjoy nature as Bonnie certainly did. Peace to the family left behind, may the memories of all the joy she brought to you, her family, sustain you all in this time of sadness.

Fay (Stroffoleno) Poulin

Acquaintance

February 11, 2021

Bonnie was an incredibly warm and loving person who touched the heart of everyone she met. She will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to her entire family. We knew and loved her with you.

Abby Shapiro

Friend

February 10, 2021

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