WORCESTER: John J. Dunn, Jr. , 84, of 53 Elm St. , formerly of Barnard Rd. , died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2008, in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth M. âBetteâ (Donohue) Dunn; his daughter, Patricia A. Otterson and her husband Ronald of Auburn; 2 sons, Steven M. Dunn of Oxford, John S. âJayâ Dunn and his wife Karyn of Dudley; his brother, Francis R. âDinnyâ Dunn and his wife Lucille of Holden; 2 sisters, Anne M. Perry of Worcester, Helen C. Twiss and her husband David of Worcester; 8 grandchildren, Eric and Pamela Otterson, Michael, Elizabeth, Kyle, Nolan, Trevor, and Gehrig Dunn; 2 great granddaughters, Braelyn and Avery Dunn; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A sister, Mary T. Bristol, predeceased him. He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late John J. Dunn, Sr. and Mary T. (Walsh) Dunn. He attended Sacred Heart Academy, graduated from Commerce High School in 1946, and was an Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. John was the Safety Inspector at Wyman-Gordon Co. in Worcester, where he worked for 35 years, until retiring in 1986. He also worked as an assistant at Kelly Funeral Home for many years. He was a member of St. Bernard Church since 1934 and twice Past President of its Holy Name Society. He served as a Lector, a Eucharistic Minister, Church Sexton and was Head Usher for more than 25 years. He was also a long time co-chair of the Parish Bishopsâ Fund Drive and co-director of many Church Musicals. He was a life member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus St. Bernard Council and a 4th Degree Knight of the Council No. 4158 Bishop O'Reilly Assembly. He was a member of the Vernon Hill American Legion Post No. 435 and a charter member of the former Britain Square American Legion Post. He was devoted to his family, his church and will be remembered as a consummate gentleman. CALLING HOURS are 3 to 7 P. M. on TUESDAY, NOV. 18, at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 10 A. M. on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, in ST. BERNARDâS CHURCH, 228 Lincoln St. Burial will follow in St. Johnâs Cemetery. The family suggests donations in memory of John be made to St. Bernard Church Repair and Renewal Fund, 236 Lincoln St. , Worcester, MA 01605 or the Daily Mass, 49 Elm St. , Worcester, MA 01609. Directions and condolence book available on-line at www. kellyfuneralhome. com