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DONALD FRANCIS DUNN

1936 - 2019

DONALD FRANCIS DUNN obituary, 1936-2019, Denver, CO

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

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Archdiocese of Denver Funeral Home at Mount Olivet

12801 W. 44th Avenue

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

DONALD DUNN Obituary

Dunn
MSGR. DONALD FRANCIS DUNN
Dec. 12, 1936
Sept. 5, 2019
In loving memory of Monsignor Donald Francis Dunn who passed away on September 5, 2019.
He was born on December 12, 1936 to Donald Frances Dunn and Mary Elizabeth Dunn in Denver, Colorado. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Regis High School, St. Thomas Seminary and the North American College, Rome, Italy and was ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1961 at Saint Peter's Basilica. Msgr. Dunn received his master's degree in social work from Catholic University of America
He served in many various parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver. He was the Director of Catholic Charities in Denver and the President of the National Conference of Catholic Charities USA. After moving to Colorado Springs, he was the pastor of St Patrick's Church, the pastor at St. Mary's Cathedral as well as the Vicar General of the Diocese of Colorado Springs. His favorite assignment was being a missionary in the Diocese of Monteria, Colombia, and was also the National Responsible for the "Jesus Caritas of the USA." After retiring from active ministry, he lived at the Gardens of St. Elizabeth in Denver.
He will be missed dearly by his family, Brother Michael (Peggy), Niece Bridget Dunn (Harry Kent), Owen Kent, Nephew Keaghan Dunn-Rhodes; Erin Dunn, his late brother Steven (Coleen), Nieces Sheila, Maura, (Sam)Burns, nephew Kevin (Sunny), great- nephews Declan, Braeden and Kian plus dozens of extended family and friends and all of the many people he ministered to for 58 years.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to:
-- Catholic Charities of Central Colorado 228 North Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

-- Sacred Heart Retreat House 4801 N. Highway 67, Sedalia, Colorado 80135
Visitation Thursday September 12, 2019 Visitation 6:00 p.m. Vigil 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4377 Utica St, Denver, CO 80212 Sunday, September 15, 2019 Vigil 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918
Funeral Mass Monday September 16, 2019 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918

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Published by The Gazette from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2019.

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Al & Essie Armstrong

September 4, 2020

Fr. Don,
We miss you so very much. Al and I talk about the wonderful 35 + years we spent with you and how you helped us with the sudden death of our daughter Beverly, while living in Colorado Springs, CO.

FR.DOUGLAS BROUGHER

October 1, 2019

So sorry to learn that my friend, seminary schoolmate, and brother in the Jesus Caritas Fraternity of Priests, had died. I offer my sympathy and prayers to his dear family, who welcomed me to their Thanksgiving feast years ago. May Don rest now in the eternal Peace of our Risen Lord.

September 16, 2019

I am always inspired to see greatness, but greatness clothed with the cloak of humility, that is rare and timeless. Father Donald Dunn was a truly great ambassador for the church, and it is a privilege to say that he is a kind, thoughtful member of the family.

Every time I saw him was a joy, because he always wanted to know how you were doing, and said it with a warmth that I feel to this day. It was hard to get him to talk about himself, as it often is with the truly selfless. But I will always remember Father Don with gratitude.

Jim O'Fallon
Ocean Beach, CA

Mary Cortese

September 14, 2019

Fr Don was my boss until he retired. He was my friend always. We did a lot of good things together. The renovation of the Cathedral took a toll on us physically, but we endured it all! I will never forget this wonderful man. Rest In Peace, Fr D.

Katie Larsh

September 13, 2019

The family of Father Don Dunn and all the parishes that he served as well as the Diocese of Colorado Springs and Catholic Charities. Fr. ( Msgr) Dunn was my spiritual director and friend and he demonstrated what the priesthood was always meant to be! He served so many people with his loving presence and grace and he helped me through a very critical time in my life as I am sure he did for so many others. I know he was welcomed with open arms by the loving Jesus he represented to all he knew!

September 13, 2019

"Father,
I abandon myself into your hands,
do with me what you will..."
(Prayer of Abandonment)
A great little/Big brother in JCF.
With gratitude, love and prayers,
Fr. Greg Pawloski
Nebraska

Villalobos Family

September 13, 2019

Gentle soul ,true man of God! Thank you for serving your community with all your heart Rest In Peace !

Dorinda and Charles Barela

September 12, 2019

Father Dunn will be fondly remembered by all Cursillistas as Father Donald Duck. We were all truly blessed with his great sense of humor and his great dedication to his ministry. We rejoice that he is now in the company of our Heavenly Father and has joined his good friend, Monsignor John Slattery,in their just reward of their everlasting home as promised us by Jesus. RIP GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.

Al & Essie Armstrong

September 12, 2019

Msgr. Dunn will be missed. He had a very special place in our hearts because he was a very special person. Our sincere condolences to the family.

Helen MC Cabe

September 12, 2019

Let God love you!was his goodbye at my visits.Fr.Don was His special blessing to me.I will cherish his loving friendship all my life.

Pat VonFeldt

September 10, 2019

Fr. Don Dunn, is remembered by me to have been a good man, a good priest. A gentle loving man with an open heart and soft manner. He brought Jesus to my heart every time I was with him. May you fly to the angels & the arms of Jesus. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Ron Kulbe

September 10, 2019

Msgr. Dunn was one of the greatest gifts God ever gave us all, as far as the Kulbe family is concerned. Our sincere condolences go out to all of the Dunn family who has many crosses to bear at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and pray that God can guide you through this very difficult time. He was "the best"!!
Love,
The Kulbe Family

Cynthia Richmeier

September 10, 2019

To the family of Father Dunn, please accept my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. He was a true gentleman. He was always kind and wonderful to work with. I had the pleasure and honor of working with him while I was with Swan-Law Funeral Directors in Colorado Springs. Rest In Peace faithful servant.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

4377 Utica St, Denver, CO

Sep

12

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

4377 Utica St, Denver, CO

Sep

15

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

Sep

15

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

Sep

16

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

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Archdiocese of Denver Funeral Home at Mount Olivet

12801 W. 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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