Joseph Manley "Dinky" Dunn
July 8, 1927 ~ June 18, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
Joseph Manley “Dinky” Dunn, 83, of La Plata, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD, died June 18, 2011, at his residence. Born July 8, 1927 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late James Manley Dunn and Pearl Hill Dunn. He was the husband of Doris C. Dunn whom he married on January 15, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Dunn is also survived by his children; J. Ronnie Dunn of California, MD, Janet Wenger of New Holland, PA, and Jim Dunn of La Plata, MD. James was preceded in death by his sister Agnes “Bonnie” Collins of Leonardtown, MD. Mr. Dunn served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Governor of Maryland for his participation in WWII. He worked as an electrician, at Patuxent Naval Air Station retiring on July 9, 1982. Mr. Dunn was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County until 2004 when he and Doris moved to La Plata, MD to stay with son Jim and his family. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, cooking, hunting, and watching wildlife. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD 20650, with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Ronnie Dunn, Tim Wenger, Eric Wenger, Jim Dunn, Michael Collins, and Kyle Wenger. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Charles County, P.O. Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Sincerest sympathy to Dinkie’s family for their loss and mine, an old and dear friend…. “
“I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mr Dunn’s family,he was a friend and I will miss him greatly.”
“Doris and family, Dinkie was a favorite of mom’s (Aunt Esther). We’ll always remember the wonderful Christmases together with all our families. May God Bless each of you and help you through this most difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you all. “
“Mrs. Dunn, Ronnie, Janet, and Jim – my sincere condolences to you on Mr. Dunn’s passing. I fondly remember him when I was young and playing with Janet around your house in Leonardtown (over 45 years ago). We had lots of fun times off of Greenbrier Road! I will remember Mr. Dunn for always being so nice to me. Keep your memories of him close and God Bless you and your families as I keep you in my prayers. Cathy (Goddard) Williams”
“Sympathy and prayers to the family, he was an excellent co-worker and friend and have some fond memories to remember him by.”
“My sincere condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Public Works. He’ll always be remembered.”
“Doris, My prayers and consolation is with you at this time. Fr. John”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a wonderful neighbor. Keep his memories alive in your hearts and he will always walk with you!! XOXO”
“To the Dunn family, we are so sorry for your loss. “
“Dear Doris and family’ I was so sorry to hear about Dinkie’s death. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Love, Patricia”