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Brian Dunn Obituary
He was born in Toms River, NJ on May 26,1972 and was the son of Frederick Dunn Jr. and Noreen (O'Rourke) Dunn. He received his education in both New Jersey and Bennington, and is a 1990 graduate of Mt. Anthony Union High School. Brian was a " free spirit" who followed his dreams to many parts of the country. He spent years in Florida, Colorado, New Jersey, Maine and California. He followed the Grateful Dead and Phish bands for years as a fan and tie dye clothing vendor. Besides tie dye art, he loved to make chainsaw carvings of bears, dolphins, eagles, pelicans and other animals. He also had a green thumb and was very proud of his gardening skills. Brian was currently employed as a production machine operator at the NSK factory here in Bennington.
Besides his parents in Bennington, he is survived by his son, Ryan V. Dunn, of Stuart, FL, his identical twin brother Thomas Dunn of Bennington and his sister, Christina (Dunn) Cullinane and her husband James (Trippe) Cullinane of Bennington. Brian leaves three nephews; Julian, Keller, and Dylan and one niece, Dasha, his maternal grandmother, Irmgard O'Rourke of South Toms River, NJ and many aunts, uncles, cousins and scores of friends. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandfather.
A celebration of his life and visitation will be held at a time announced, by the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's Children's Cancer Research Hospital through the funeral home at 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net
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Sherry Steeves
September 1, 2019
Fred and Noreen, Tom and Chrissy and families... I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Brian and he's really going to be missed. He was impossible and wonderful and so full of love. He leaves a big hole in many hearts and will be remembered forever.
August 30, 2019
Noreen and Fred so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers Margo Stone
August 28, 2019
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Please find comfort in God's word.
laura muir
August 26, 2019
Noreen, Fred and Family,
Our prayers for God's comfort and strength today and in the days to come on the passing of Brian. Know that many are lifting you up in their prayers. If there's anything we can do besides prayers for God's arms around you please let us know.
Love and Hugs,
Laura and Rich Muir and Family.
Kerri Doran
August 24, 2019
So sorry....Brian made friends instantly and was a true friend.....gone too soon. Brians family are amazing people.. God bless
John Donahue
August 23, 2019
Our condolences to you both on the passing of your sonsincerely John &Bev Donahue
August 22, 2019
Fred, Noreen and family,
I am sorry for the passing of your son. I will keep you in my prayers
Dorothy Kimball-Baker
Christina Cullinane
August 22, 2019
Love you and miss you forever, my baby brother. xoxo
Heather Hutchins (Howell)
August 22, 2019
Sorry for your loss Noreen and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 22, 2019
My condolences to the Dunn family.
Class of '90
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