John T. Dunn, 59 

John T. Dunn, of Hull, passed away at home on Dec. 20, surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 59.

Husband of 31 years to his beloved wife, AnnMarie (Roche) Dunn, he was the father of Meaghan Ann and Kathleen Dunn, of Hull, and the dear son of Joan Dunn and her late husband, John (Jack) Dunn, of Hingham. 

He was the devoted brother of Joan Marie Chittick (husband Charlie), Jimmy Dunn (wife Donna), and Jeanette Dunn, all of Hingham. He also leaves behind many family members, including his nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom were blessed to know their “Uncle Johnny.”

John was born in 1962 and grew up in Hingham, where he was fortunate enough to be surrounded by his childhood friends, with whom he spent many happy moments swimming and boating at Kimball Beach. His love of the ocean started early and was fostered not only by Kimball Beach but also by the summers spent at his grandparents’ cottage in Hull, where all the cousins would spend every weekend on Nantasket Beach. He carried this love into his adult life with many trips on his boat MadKat, named after his daughters.  

After graduating from Hingham High School in 1980, John went on to Calhoon MEBA Engineering School, where he was able to explore ports around the world while training as a Marine engineer. After graduation, he joined the Millwright Local 1121, following in his father’s footsteps; that led him eventually to IPC Lydon, which he retired from. He worked hard at his job and was respected by all those in the industry he crossed paths with. 

In 1984, John met AnnMarie at Paragon Park, where his parents also met many years before, and grew into having an amazing and loving relationship that allowed them to continue to fall more in love each day. They went on to have their two daughters, Meaghan and Kathleen, whom John loved dearly.

John was a proud friend of Bill W for 26 years.

Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Danielle E. Struzziery Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Emma Ryan Memorial Fund, both c/o Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences.