Jay W. Dunn

Jay W. Dunn, 78, of Meredith, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Lakes Region General Hospital, of Laconia, after a lengthy illness.Born in Seattle, WA, on February 20, 1932, he was the son of John and Wilhelmina (Hinckle) Dunn. His family resided in Seattle until Jay was ten and then moved east to Shrewsbury, MA. Jay attended schools in Shrewsbury and went on to further his education at the Cushing Academy, UMASS Amherst, and eventually Emerson College, in Boston.Jay began his long and successful career in radio broadcasting in 1954 at WGAN, Portland, ME, in '62 through '67 he worked for WBZ Boston, WGN Chicago from '67-'68, WCKY Cincinnati from '68-'69, WPEN & WIBG Philadelphia from '69-'71, and ending his career at WNEW New York from '71-'76. Jay lived in Hilton Head Island, SC for 17 years where he worked in real estate.For the last seven years he has resided with his wife in Meredith. Jay was an avid golfer and also a member of the Waukewan Golf Club. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and a strong sense of family.He is predeceased by his first wife, Cynthia (Foshay) Dunn, formerly of Beverly, MA, in 1994; a daughter, Kristin A. Dunn, in 2004; and his brother, John P. Dunn.Jay is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Marilyn J. (Lindberg) Dunn, of Meredith; two daughters, Stephanie Dunn, of New Durham, NH, and Gretchen Liberty, of Contoocook, NH; three step-children, David Bresnahan, of Utah, Daniel J. Bresnahan, of Grafton, MA, and Diane L. Davis, of Westborough, MA; a sister, Joanne Parker, of Westborough, MA; three grandchildren, Kerry B. Newton, of Warren, VT, Nathan and Adam Liberty, of Contoocook, NH; eight step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jay's memory to the Richard D. McDonough Golf Scholarship Foundation,16 Salmon Street, Manchester, NH 03104, the American Heart Association, the First Congregational Church of Meredith, or a charity of one's choice.Visitation:A calling hour will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104), Meredith, on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 11:00 am through 12:00 pm.Service:A funeral service will follow the calling hour in the funeral home at 12:00 pm. Rev. Russell Rowland, pastor of the 1st Congregational Church of Meredith, will officiate.Cemetery:Interment will be private.