Dear Mrs.Dunn,Patti,Peter and Chris: My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.I have many wonderful memories of your dad.Best wishes.

Donald (Putt) Dunn will forever be a fond memory for me. We grew up together in Norwich NY and it has been a pleasure to visit him and Marian frequently when in Florida. I will miss him.

Dear Mrs. Dunn, Patty and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and yours. I'm wishing you comfort, peace, and hope as you miss the very special man in your life. Your memorial slideshow is beautiful and endearing.
Wishing you all the love to see you through,
Betty Ann Nichols Southard

I have had the pleasure of knowing Don and the Dunn family for many years during our winters in Florida. Chris, Don and myself have spent many hours over great coffee and conversation times. Don's humour, wisdom and advice have enriched my life and enjoyment while in Florida. These fond memories of Don are instilled in my heart and will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
         Wm Gray

In his hometown of Norwich, Don's father was a policeman, who kept many of us out of trouble. He was called "Putt," so Don was too. He was very proud of his only son, a local boy who "done good." It was a pleasure to know them both. All of us in Norwich send our sincere condolences.

You can be proud of such a long and rich life. Take comfort in this during your time of sorrow.  Best wishes for the Dunn family, from Reg and Bo.

Don was a gentlemen, first class all the way! He was the glue that held us all together during dark times at MaasBrothers/Jordan Marsh. Very fond memories of his compassion and support.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dunn family.

I had the honor of serving as Don's assistant in the late 1970's and those four years will forever stand out in my memories. Don was bigger than life. When he entered a room the sun rose and everyone wanted to bask in his light. He had a profound impact on my life and set the standard for everything I aspired to be.
May the outpouring of love from the multitudes that come forward to pay their respects bring comfort to his family in this time of great loss.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Don was a great man and we are so very thankful that we got to know him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Dunn. I have so many fond memories of working with him at Maas Brothers. He was such a gentleman and so caring to all employees. I am sending heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family. He will be truly missed.
         Diana Lamb (Sun City Center, Fl.)

What a wonderful photo tribute!  We are praying for your family.  Always remember that he will always be with you.  Karen Gibson Williams and Lynne Gibson Sorsby (classmates of Jim and Chris)

What a wonderful photo tribute!  Our prayers are with all of you.  Karen Williams & Lynne Sorsby (classmates of Jim & Chris)

The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others. Mr. Dunn shined bright for so many people over many years. God bless you Mr. Dunn.

Our sincerest condolences got out to each and every member of the immediate and extended Dunn family. May peace be with you all during this most difficult of times. Take care and please know that he and all of you are in our prayers.

" So sorry to learn of Mr. Dunn's passing. Clearwater has lost a wonderful man. I have many years of fond memories growing up with Chris and Jimmy. Our thoughts are with all of the Dunn family during this difficult time. "

                                                       Mark and Marsha Smitherman and family

My heart felt condolences to the Dunn family on the loss of Mr. Dunn.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you all in the days to come.

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

It was a privilege and a pleasure to be a friend of Donald Dunn. We both grew up in Norwich NY and  shared many fun experiences.

We owe our success to Donald Francis Dunn 
Woody

In 1982, shortly after learning we were cousins, Don invited me up to the University Club for lunch. As a recent college grad having lunch with a man of his accomplishments and in an environment like that could have been very intimidating. But Don, in his soft spoken manner, was so gracious and encouraging it was anything but that and he instantly became a person I wanted to emulate. I'm glad we were able to see each other at the reunion. 
I'm pleased that through knowing Don I got to know Katie Wallace and meet Chris.
My condolences to Marian and the entire family. Don leaves a wonderful family and a great legacy.

I'm very sorry to the whole family for your loss.

I count myself as one of the fortunate who had the honor and pleasure of learning from Don Dunn.  He truly enriched my personal and business life for which I am extremely grateful.

We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have Mr. Dunn in our lives. He and Mrs. Dunn played such an important role in my life when meeting his daughter Patty who became one of my best friends after they moved to Clearwater. I am sure he put up with a lot in our teenage years. He drove us to concerts in Tampa in what we called "The Dunn Mobile", a station wagon loaded with teenage girls. We tie dyed t-shirts, dyed hair, had many sleepovers at his house and I am sure drove him crazy, but he was always cool! He even taught me to drink Black Jack with water on the plane ride to Syracuse with John Martin for Patty's wedding. He told me I was ruining it with ginger ale. When I was starting college he asked me what I wanted to do and I said I needed to get a job. He told me to go to Maas Brothers and apply. I knew he did something there just didn't realize it was "So Big"! That was the beginning of my retail career as well as meeting my husband to be Mike. I am so grateful for all Mr. Dunn has given me over these years. He is such a special man and to so many people.
To the Dunn Family-Our love,sympathies and prayers are with you. We know Mr. Dunn will be living in all the hearts of those he has touched and he has touched so many. We are all better to have know him.
All Our Love,
Sherry and Michael Roithmayr

Our thoughts and prayers. Don had a profound impact on the lives of thousands that he mentored and taught and mine would be one of those. God Bless. David Boothby

I am filled with gratitude that because of the Maas Reunion last April, I was able to see Mr. Dunn again, visit with Mrs. Dunn and son Chris, and once again thank him for everything he did for me and my family during the 23 years that I was privileged to be his Executive Assistant. He was a man who set high standards for all his people, challenged them to excel and reach their potential and sprinkled it all with a sparkling wit, humor and compassion. An ad in the Tampa Tribune led me to apply for a job at Maas Brothers and then an interview by a young Vice President of Operations, Donald Dunn, whose blue eyes snapped with intelligence. He had a very positive impact on my life and was a blessing, indeed, during all the years we worked together and I will always, always remember. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family. May he rest in peace and may the love of his countless friends comfort the Dunn Family. Love and God Bless.

I remember the summer of I believe 1966 when the Dunn's moved to Clearwater.  There was an immediate friendship our families struck that continues to this day.  I can recall various trips in one of the Lincoln convertibles or the woody wagon that your dad would drive; your dad letting us build the large tree fort in the woods by the house.  He loved his family which was and is evident in all that he did.... he was a great family man & was greatly respected by those who knew him....he will be missed by many.  May the Lord comfort & bless you during this time....we morn with you in your loss.
WE love the Dunn Family!

Don Dunn was so very unique in that he truly dedicated himself to making everyone around him better than one thought they could be. Only great men have this gift that comes from being totally self-confident in their selves, devoid of petty jealousy, and believing that nothing can be accomplished without the enthusiastic dedication of a highly motivated team. He constantly made each one of feel that we were the most important person on his team. He always knew how to ask for more than we thought we could ever accomplish. He changed my life. He gave me the belief that I could compete and accomplish important things. I subsequently never experienced anywhere else the jolt of energy that I felt every time those clear blue piercing all- knowing eyes looked at me or after being told that Mr. Dunn wanted to see me. I consider myself extremely lucky to have had the greatest fortune to have known and worked for Donald F. Dunn. 

Walter Guy Brown Jr.

Chris - My daughter Nancy (Dacy) whom I'm sure you fondly remember, always thought your Dad was very special.  Their "talk" several years ago, at my request, where his wisdom in retailing and other things was shared, has stayed with her to this day.  I think she was handling 4-5 Victoria Secret stores at that time.  We'll never forget his generous, humorous nature.

My deepest sympathy to the family! What a great man and so glad we were all together at the Maas Brothers Alumni reunion in April. It was great to see him after so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God comfort you in the days, months and years to come.
Susan Herren

Deepest condolences to the entire Dunn family - Don will be missed. Prayers and thoughts - George R. Miller

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Our deepest condolences.
It is very difficult to put in words what we feel for the Dunn Family.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Dunn just once, but he left an unforgettable impression.
We are sure the world was a better place with Mr. Dunn, that he touched many lives in the most positive way and will be dearly missed.
Our thoughts, hearts and prayers will be with the Dunn family in their time of sorrow.
We do understand and feel their loss.
Prof Dr Count and Countess von Schlinkamp-Bogumil SE
CH 8034 Zuerich

Condolences to all the members of the Dunn family. A huge loss tempered with the memory of a life lived guiding others along their paths to success. Prayers and love. m j mccasland

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Donald F Dunn

November 1, 1925 – June 30, 2013

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