OBIT: ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ star Dunn was scouted by Maple Leafs
MONTREAL -- Tim Dunn, one of the oldest surviving hockey players
who skated for the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Redmen, died at Ste Anne de
Bellevue Veterans Hospital on November 17. He was 89.
A talented athlete who became a Quebec junior champion in tennis,
and an outstanding badminton player, Dunn played three seasons of
varsity hockey for ±«ÓãÖ±²¥, from 1937 to 1940, and was scouted as a
possible player for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He helped the Redmen win the Queen's Cup league championship in
each of his first two campaigns with the club. Both years, the
Redmen also captured back-to-back titles in the International
Intercollegiate Ice Hockey League, which included Ivy League teams
such as Yale, Princeton and Harvard.
Born Timothy Hibbard Dunn in Quebec City on Aug. 26, 1919, he was
educated at Quebec high school, then Lakefield College School in
Lakefield, Ont., before entering ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ in 1936.
Dunn, who played on the junior varsity hockey team during his
freshman year, was also an honoured member of both the Scarlet Key
Society and the Martlet Society.
When the Second World War broke out, he enlisted in the navy,
serving with distinction as a lieutenant on the corvette
'Chilliwack.' Dunn later returned to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ and graduated
with a commerce degree in 1944.
He made a lifelong commitment to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ and remained true to his
belief in the gift of education. In the early 1990s, Dunn and
the surviving members of the 1938 ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ football and hockey
championship teams, created the 1938 Champions Awards, presented in
memory of their teammates who lost their lives in the war. These
awards are offered to current student-athletes on the basis of
academic performance and qualities of leadership
demonstrated.
In 2002, the Tim Dunn Award was initiated as an annual
athletic scholarship for a member of the hockey team who has
demonstrated leadership on an intercollegiate team while
maintaining high academic standing.
He is survived by his sister Mary Dunn and his six siblings (Peter,
Stuart, Robert, Brian, Debra, Daryl), plus 15 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
A private service was held in Montreal. In lieu of flowers, the
family has suggested a donation to any charity in his name.
On-line condolences can be made at:
legacy.com/can-montreal/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=120628530
DEATH NOTICE IN THE MONTREAL GAZETTE:
TIMOTHY HIBBARD (TIM) DUNN
Suddenly at Ste Anne de Bellevue Veterans Hospital on Monday,
November 17 at age 89. He was the husband of the late Osla Jane
Holt (Pam).
He is survived by his sister Mary Dunn and his children Peter (Judi
Fletcher  Adrian, Hilary), Stuart (Christa Gautier  Whitney,
Brendan), Robert (Nancy Heelis  Amanda, Timothy, Matthew, Megan),
Brian (Leslie Vincent  Stephanie, Gillian), Debra (Katherine,
James, Sean Michaud), Daryl (Ben Kozak  Nicholas, Trevor, Jason)
and his great-grandchildren Frazer Dunn and Elle Dunn.
Tim was born and raised in Quebec City, spending summers and
holidays at his family home on Ile d'Orleans in his youth. He
remained attached to his roots there throughout his entire life. He
was proud of his family heritage and of his Province.
His great great-grandmother was the well-known Canadian author
Susanna Moodie and his father was Major Gwyllym Dunn, publisher of
the Quebec Chronicle Telegraph. Tim was educated at Lakefield
College School (The Grove), as was his father before him.
During his years there, he developed a love of sport and excelled
at whatever ones he chose. He was a talented athlete who became
Quebec Junior champion in tennis, and an outstanding badminton
player. He was scouted by the Toronto Maple Leafs while playing for
the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Redmen.
When WWII broke out, Tim enlisted in the navy, serving with
distinction as a Lieutenant on the corvette 'Chilliwack.' He
remained an avid tennis player, golfer, and cross-country skier,
challenging his entire family to keep pace with him. As skipper of
the 'Curlew,' Tim took great pleasure in welcoming his family and
friends on board.
He was also a skilled duck hunter, spending many weekends on Ile
Marguerite in the St. Lawrence. He continued to play golf and
tennis well into his eighties, particularly enjoying these sports
in Metis-sur-Mer in the Gaspé during July and in Lyford Cay in the
Bahamas every winter.
Fondly called T.H. by the members of his family, including his
grandchildren, he was the heart of the Dunn family. A very private
man, he was nevertheless always able to win over anyone who met
him, with his tremendous charm and sharp wit. He was a gentleman
and a gentle man, whose family was the centre of his life. His
humour never failed him and delighted all in his presence, whether
an old friend or new acquaintance.
T.H. exuded class and had the wonderful ability to 'walk with kings
and never lose the common touch,' connecting with anyone regardless
of age or gender. In his quiet way, he showed us all an example of
generosity without fanfare, never refusing a request for charitable
support. He made a lifelong commitment to both Lakefield College
School and ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ and remained true to his belief in the
gift of education.
All the members of his family and his many friends will remember
T.H. with the deepest affection. A private service was held in
Montreal. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your
choice in Tim's name would be gratefully accepted. See on-line
guest book at:
legacy.com/can-montreal/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=120628530