Doris Catherine Dunn, 83, of La Plata, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 28, 2012 at her residence. Born on August 30, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Joseph and Elizabeth Violet (Pilkerton) Quade.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Manley "Dinky" Dunn whom she married on January 15, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD.

Doris is survived by her children; J. Ronnie Dunn of California, MD, Janet Wenger of New Holland, PA, and James Dunn of La Plata, MD.

She received her GED in 1968 and worked as a supply clerk for St. Mary's Hospital for 37 years retiring in 1980, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County until 2004 when she and Joseph moved to La Plata, MD to stay with son Jim and family. Doris enjoyed reading, oil painting, crafts, and plants.

The family will receive friends on December 31, 2012 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Ronnie Dunn, Jim Dunn, Tim Wenger, Chip Fenwick, and Tim Abell.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road Waldorf, MD 20603.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.