Dennis Alton Pettengill

Dennis Alton Pettengill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, at his home surrounded by his family. A resident of Cary, NC since 1975, Denny was born on November 21, 1946 in Newport Center, Vermont. His career with IBM moved him and his family from Vermont to a brief stay in Manassas, VA and ultimately to Cary, NC.

Denny was preceded in death by his father, Harley, his mother, Leola, and his sister Elaine McWilliams. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Arline, his sister, Sue Greene, his three children, Wade (Leslie), Wyatt (Monica), Wendy Gordon (Rick) and his ten grandchildren, Brittany Maass (Bryan), Ryan Pettengill, Brittany Siebelink (Zach), Cole Scollon (Sarah), Kyle Gordon, Ashley Pettengill, Alex Pettengill, Clay Scollon, Tyler Leccese, and Ryan Leccese. He also treasured his many nieces and nephews as if they were his own children.

A special acknowledgement to Stephanie Dodd. Words cannot express how grateful and blessed the family feels for Stephanie's love and devotion to Denny and Arline the past 9 years. She was a constant source of strength, comfort, and many laughs to Denny and family.

Denny was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. In spite of his many health challenges, he will forever be remembered for his positive attitude, quick sense of humor, and generous spirit. He cherished time with his family, creating wonderful memories on family vacations at the beach, Disney World, and visiting extended family in Vermont.

One of Denny's greatest joys was to create/build small wooden replicas of family's homes, log cabins and other notable structures, all done in his carport workshop. These were gifted by Denny to those closest to him to show his love and affection.

A visitation for Dennis will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511. A memorial service will occur Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.

A live stream of the service may be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/5nljVBaskHg