It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend on Aug 10th, 2025 in Athabasca County, Alberta.
Born on July 19th 1983 in Inverness, N.S John was a son of the late Andrew “ Andy” Dunn and Arlene Dunn (Phillips) of Margaree Forks, N.S.
John grew up in Margaree Forks, he attended NSCC where he followed in his father's footsteps and became a Steamfitter/Pipefitter, and shortly after relocated to Fort McMurray for work. John was a member of Local 682 and then transferred to Local 488 as he began to make Alberta his permanent home and worked most of his career as a Syncrude employee. It was in Fort McMurray that he met his loving wife, Deanene Dunn ( Rogers ), and where they began their family having two beautiful children. John had a very strong love of nature and country life and was fortunate to find his own piece of this in Athabasca County where he and his wife built a cabin for an escape from the busy city life. He would go to the cabin to enjoy the peacefulness and loved to share this with friends also from Cape Breton. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and sledding trips with some of the many friends from his home town and also the friends he made along the way. John was a kind and caring person who was always willing to help out family and friends from Cape Breton to Fort Mac.
John is survived by his mother, Arlene Dunn (Phillips); siblings, Andrea Dunn ( Dale Jenkins) Belle Cote, N.S, Marilyn (John) Andrews N.E Margaree, N.S ; his loving wife, Deanene Dunn (Rogers) Fort McMurray, AB; children, Allena and Andrew Dunn, Fort McMurray, AB; in-laws, Maisie and Kevin Rogers, Newfoundland; brother-in-law, Kevin Rogers Fort McMurray AB; nieces and nephews, Sabrina Sanoudakis and Amanda Elmourne , James, Billy and Bailey Andrews, Makayla and Dylan Jenkins, Carter and Brady Rogers; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Besides his father, John was predeceased by his grandparents, David and Mary Dunn; Allena and John Joseph Phillips; and his brother, William Tracy Timmons.
Visitation for John will take place on Sunday August 24th 2025 in St. Patrick's Parish Hall, North East Margaree N.S from 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am Monday August 25th 2025 in St Patrick's Parish Church, N.E Margaree N.S, where Father Silvachen will be officiating.
Donations in memory of John can be made to St Patrick's Parish, North East Margaree.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Robert Anderson Funeral home Fort Mcmurray AB and Inverness Funeral Home , Inverness N.S.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
