John O. Dunn, Sr.

PITTSBURG, NH — Mr. John Owen Dunn, Sr., 66, of Pittsburg, NH, and formerly of Tewksbury, Mass., and Pelham, NH, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, Oct. 20, 2013, with his loving wife at his side. Born in Dedham, Mass., on May 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Leo B. and Dorothy M. (Harnden) Dunn. John served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-67 as a radio telegraph cryptographer. He later worked for 38 years as a master auto technician in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including 17 years for Wilmington Ford and for 6 years he trained others at Subaru of New England in Braintree. He was a fine furniture maker. For several years he had a business in fine cabinetry making at the Stark General Store in Derry, NH. John was a member of the NRA, loved hunting (squirrels, rabbits, deer and bear) since he was a small child. He was a self-taught musician and owned several guitars and loved teaching friends, family members, including small children. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mari-Jane (MacPhail) Dunn of Pittsburg, NH; daughter Kimberly of Manchester, NH; a son, John Owen Dunn, Jr. (Tara) of Fitchburg, Mass.; 8 grandchildren; seven sisters, Helen Holden, Barbara Farley, Ida Mulhare, Mary Jane Moorhouse, and Dawn Dunn, all of Tewksbury, Patricia Cumings of Windham, NH, Pamela Kempton of Fort Mill, S.C.; a brother, Richard A. Dunn of Capital Heights, Maryland; as well as numerous nieces & nephews, including Leslie (Nugerra), John, and Michael Lupone. He was predeceased by his daughter, Cindy Marie Fuller, sister Dorothy, and brothers Leo, and Francis; and sister-in-law, Nancy Lupone. There will be no public calling hours or funeral service per his request. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Dunn are requested to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken at the 1st Colebrook Bank, 132 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

John O. Dunn, Sr.

May 24, 1947 - October 20, 2013