Rocky Hill Obituary: Christopher Dunn, 68

Christopher "Chris" L. Dunn, 68, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, June 10th, 2017.

Chris led a fulfilling life of servitude as a 6-year Veteran of the Connecticut Air National Guard, Associate Member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department, a retired Police Officer and also retired in 2011 from a security role in The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans offices in Wethersfield.

From the time Chris was 16, and until his last breath, he traversed this world and all of life's gifts hand-in-hand with his loving (and patient) wife, Karen Dunn. Together, they shared their lives with their two children, William (husband to April) and Kevin (husband to Stephanie) Dunn; six grandchildren, Rekha, Rileigh, Logan, Cooper, Liam and Brooklyn Dunn; two step-grandchildren Avery and Austin Christensen. A special thanks to his "little sister" Marlene. Chris's constant focus on family included a tight knit group of loved ones: several nephews and nieces, David Carrier and Robert, Randy, Erin, Sean Dunn and more than family they were friends, support and always loved and providing love, which Chris truly cherished. Chris also leaves behind his beloved boys, Sparky and Rusty- faithful canine companions until the end. Chris is pre-deceased by his parents, Mildred Murphy-Dunn and Robert Dunn; brother, Philip Dunn and nephew, Richard Dunn.

Chris' family will hold wake hours on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill from 4:00-6:00pm. In lieu of funeral services, Chris has requested his remains be scattered by his family in the Point O' Woods beach / ocean area of Old Lyme, where he happily spent most of his childhood and for all those he leaves behind to think fondly of him when they dip their toes in the cool water on the sandy beach as the sun shines on them. Find peace and bask in the thought of him in your hearts.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the America's VetDogs at www.vetdogs.org.