- Three Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Connecticut
JAN. 13, 2004
Gas-burning furnaces filled two homes on Long Island and in Connecticut with carbon monoxide in the last few days, poisoning the occupants during a lull in a cold snap.
The Long Island residents escaped. But in Connecticut, three people -- including two women who had arrived to help the family -- were killed.
In a gray Victorian home in East Lyme, Conn., David and Kelly Dunn and their two daughters felt as if they had been stricken with the flu. On Saturday, the family decided to stay inside. Ms. Dunn's mother and a family friend stayed with the Dunns to help them recuperate, the Connecticut State Police said.
On Sunday night, another relative found the family lying on the first floor of the house. Relatives and neighbors soon realized that the flulike symptoms had been an early sign of carbon monoxide poisoning, the police said.
Ms. Dunn's mother, Aralia Cameron, and Kathleen Dumais, the women who had come to help, were dead at the scene. Mr. Dunn died yesterday after being flown to a hospital in Rhode Island. His wife and daughters, Chelsea, 8, and Elissa, 3, were in critical condition last night at Hartford Hospital, the police said.
David Thomas Dunn, 39, of 10 Orchard Street, Niantic, a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, cast off his mortal lines in January 12, 2004.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Kelly Cameron Dunn and two daughters, Chelsea age 7, and Alyssa age 3. Davis was a devoted husband to Kelly and to his children, which is reflected by their special loving bond. David also leaves his mother, Patricia B. (Welt) Dunn of Noank and a sister, Karen Dunn Davenport of Ancramdale, NY. His father, David H. Dunn, died in 1980 at the age of 48.
Upon his high school graduation, Dave joined the US Marine Corps. and spent four formative years in the Corps.
David was employed for many years in the local boatyards, most recently at Port Niantic for the last seven years employed as a Head Mechanic.
David's early years were spent "messing about in boats", having experience at a very early age with his family on frequent boating excursions. As an older child, he learned to sail at the Ram Island Yacht Club and continued his love of boating throughout his life.
Dave and his family often joined other boating companions for excursions in New England and New York waters on vacations and weekends on his Egg Harbor, "Sea Lark".
His generosity, abilities, and his willingness to help others made him a well respected member of his community.
A Memorial Service for David will be conducted at The Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Noank on Saturday, March 13th at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. There are no visiting hours
In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to a fund initiated by his neighbors; "The Dunn Family Fund", c/o Citizens Bank, 43 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic CT 06357 or The Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford CT.
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Patriarch & Matriarch |
David Henry DUNN, geb. 15 Feb 1932, Connecticut, USA  gest. 27 Jun 1980, New London, New London, Connecticut, USA (Alter 48 Jahre) (Vater)  Eileen Whitaker FRUSHER, geb. 17 Feb 1914, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, USA gest. 1 Aug 2001, Florida, USA (Alter 87 Jahre) (Großmutter) |
1964 - 2004 (39 Jahre)
