Arthur J. Dunn, 58, ended a more than two-and-a-half year battle with highly aggressive brain cancer on Friday, August 3, 2007, in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Art was born in Greenfield on April 21, 1949, the son of the late Frederick and Emilie (Glabach) Dunn. He was a lifelong resident of Greenfield, with the exception of short periods of time while working in other states.

He attended Greenfield High School, graduating in 1967, and went on to trade school. He earned his electrician's license and was a member of IBEW Locals 36 and 7, as well as Local 968 in Vienna, West Virginia. He was employed by Smith College in Northampton as an electrician for over twenty years. Prior to Smith, he worked for various electrical contractors in Massachusetts, Maine, and West Virginia.

He enlisted in the US Army in 1969, holding the rank Sergeant E-5, and served in Vietnam from 1970 to '71. He was honorably discharged in 1972, after serving at the United States Military Academy, at West Point, NY.

Art was a lifelong boating enthusiast, having a passion for and restoring classic wooden boats, including one originally belonging to his parents. Until his diagnosis, he was an active corporate member of the Franklin County Boat Club, serving as Treasurer for many years. He enjoyed many boating trips with family and good friends.

Art was also a British sports car enthusiast, and enjoyed taking on restoration and renovation projects - whether they be a car, boat, or home.

Above all, though, Art loved his family. His most fulfilling and loving job was that of father and grandfather; anyone who knew Art and his kids, knew they were utterly devoted to one another, and his legacy is having taught them to be devoted, patient, and unconditionally loving parents - and to have fun!

Art is survived by his wife and life partner of more than twenty years, Amy Holich-Dunn; his son Bryan and wife Erica of Westhampton; his daughter, Kelly and her fiance, Jeremy Gilbert of Gill; and two beautiful grandchildren, Katelynn and Jonathan Dunn. Art's spirit will shine on, when Kelly and Jeremy welcome Art's next grandchild this winter. He also leaves behind his unwavering and always-present companions on this journey, Gidget and Tucker.

True to the way he lived his life, Art fought this battle with dignity, courage and an amazing sense of humor. He continually defied - and redefined - the odds, inspiring everyone who knew and loved him, both personally and from afar.

We are honored and deeply grateful that the following donors have chosen to
celebrate the life of Art Dunn with a memorial gift to T.H.E. BRAIN TRUST.

"In Memory of Arthur Dunn from your friends at General Dynamics
Aviation who send love, support and sympathy for Mr. & Mrs. Bryan
Dunn and their family.
~ Friends at General Dynamics Aviation

In Memory of Art Dunn. May his strength of character give hope
to others for years to come.
~Scott Pride

Tamara and William Beauregard, Jr.
Beatrice and Gregory Buteau
Paul and Rosemary Cetto
Rene Coderre
Gary and Susan Cole
Daniel S Czamecki
Jack Doherty
Dan Driscoll
John and Mary Fiske
John Grincavitch
Marti Hobbes
Amy Holich Dunn
Henry Horstmann
Barbara and Robert Hoynoski
Bob Larose
Merrilyn J Lewis
Joe Pietraszkiewicz
Sandra and George Platek
Scott Pride
Anthony Ruccio
Cindy L. Savoy
Smith College Electrical Department
Co-workers at Smith College Physical Plant

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