Evelyn Mary Kelly Dunn

Evelyn Mary Kelly Dunn, 99 years old, of Fort Myers, Florida, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born on May 13, 1923 to Edward and Bridget Kelly in Montreal, Canada. She moved to the USA in 1945 and married John (Jack) E. Dunn in Washington, D.C., June 18, 1947. Together they raised six children in Landover Hills, Maryland, and were active members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Evelyn shared her loving compassion with everyone she touched, living for periods of time near her children in Odessa, FL, Columbia, MD, Raleigh, NC, and Fort Myers, FL. She was a bright star in the lives of all who knew her, touching many with her open heart and joyful spirit. She shared her love with everyone, right up to her last hours.

Evelyn is pre-deceased by her husband, her brother, Harry of Montreal, and two sons, James and Steven. She devoted her life to her children and was a beloved mother to Carol Dunn of Fort Myers, FL; John Dunn of Washington, UT; Patricia Dunn-Fierstein of Odessa, FL; Michael Dunn of Olney, MD; and Debra Sweeney of Glenwood, MD. Her 12 grandchildren knew how much she loved them—Leah, Trieste, Lauren, Kyle, Ben, Garrett, Patrick, Jenna, Tim, Taylor, Morgan, and Jessie. And her six great-grandchildren were blessed to know her kindness and her songs—Teaghan, Kestrel, Avery, Pearson, August, and Bryce. She was also treasured by her daughters-in-law and sons-in-law whom Evelyn never thought of as “in-laws”—Linda R., Carl, Linda D., and Greg. Evelyn was adored by too many to be named, but you know who you are. When Evelyn was a child, she was helped by Salvation Army and she regularly donated to them.

If you like, donations can be made in Evelyn’s memory to The Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

A Celebration of Life will be held for Evelyn on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, P.A., 12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with a service beginning at 1:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served after the service.