Raymond Edward Dunkin
October 6, 1957 ~ November 18, 2016
MEMORIAL GATHERING: Per Raymond’s request, cremation is planned and there will be no service. A gathering of family and friends for a meal and time of fellowship will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Friday, November 18, 2016, at 1 p.m.MEMORIALS: Memorial donations can be made in memory of Raymond to Alcoholics Anonymous.Raymond Edward Dunkin Jr., 59, of Fishers, formerly of Columbus, died November 14, 2016, at his home. Raymond was born October 6, 1957, in Columbus, the son of Raymond Edward and Doris Hunold Dunkin Sr. of Hope. He was employed by Marsh Supermarkets for approximately 30 years. Per Raymond’s request, cremation is planned and there will be no service. A gathering of family and friends for a meal and time of fellowship will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Friday, November 18, 2016, at 1 p.m. Memorial donations can be made in memory of Raymond to Alcoholics Anonymous. Survivors include his parents; son, Mike (Briana) Dunkin of Carmel; a daughter, Michelle (Nate Grande) Dunkin of Nashville; brothers, Ron (Adrianne) Dunkin of Shelbyville and Larry Dunkin of Kentucky; sisters, Kathy (Harold) Crim of Columbus, Bonnie (Danny) Peters of Greensburg and Christina Dunkin of Columbus; and grandchildren, Camden and Braden Dunkin and Reece and Piper Dunkin. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael V. Dunkin and his twin brother, Rick Dunkin.
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Raymond Dunkin was a wonderful man with a giant heart! He was a great boss and friend. He was loved by many. I will miss him and send love and prayers to all his family and friends. He touched so many lives and loved so many!
Raymond was a great friend, mentor, boss and a man with a huge heart. He will be missed by so many people whose lives he has touched over the years. Many thoughts and prayers to his children, grandkids and all of his family.
It was a pleasure working with Raymond and his contagious positive attitude. He was a great mentor to many and a true friend to all. It was an honor knowing him. Rest in
Raymond was an exceptional man with a heart of gold. He loved his family dearly. It was such a pleasure to work with him. He will be missed by many. Love you Raymond!
Raymond was a very sweet & generous man. Deepest sympathy to his children, grandchildren & all of his family. Rest in peace Raymond.
I lived next to Raymond for many years and grew up with Mike and Michelle. I can remember hanging out in the kitchen with Mike and Raymond in their house on Lincoln Street. I will always remember us kids all playing Street Fighter on SNES for hours and Raymond coming in and beating everybody with with the sit and spin kick attack on the first time every playing. Good times. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and Michelle.
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Without a doubt, one of the best co-managers and store managers I’ve ever worked with in my career at Marsh. He was truly a unique, very cool, stand up kind of guy. He shopped regularly at my store, and it was always a joy to see and talk to him, He will be missed. R.I.P Sir!
I wonder if you’d be proud or disappointed from the person I’ve turned into. You were the closet person in my life during the time when you still drew breath. You were more of a father than a grandpa to me. After your passing, I was told by many that you gave great advice. I often wonder what you would do in situations I’m faced with. I often wonder what my life would look like if you were still here. I’ve failed you, myself, and those around me. I’ve been trying to change, but the old me keeps submerging my head underwater. I wonder how tough you had it. Being single and alone in that one bedroom apartment after having your grandkids torn away from you must’ve made you suffer. Maybe if I was around more than you wouldn’t have passed. It’s selfish of me to want you to still be here, but you were the only one who understood me. You were truly one of the few kind people left in this world. It’s a shame you were taken from it so soon. It would’ve been nice to show you the future family I’m going to create, the achievements that I’ve endeavored to receive, and the necessary changes I needed to go through to become the best version of myself. I never forgot the day you died. I never forgot the layout of your apartment and the mattresses you left for me and Camden. I never forgot the dozens of cat scratches on your arms. I never forgot when you took us to work with you. I never forgot the many birthday’s and Christmas that you made special for us. I never forgot the many of times you made us laugh. The only time I was able to enjoy my melancholy childhood was when I was with you. You will never be forgotten by me. I will carry your memory to my grave. I only hope to turn out as half the man you used to be, or at least the man I grew to know and how I wish to model my life after. I love you. May you forever rest in peace. I hope to see you again in heaven someday. Hopefully I won’t disappoint you with you life I’ve lived. I can finally say goodbye and I’ll see you soon.
I forgot to mention, but I finally fell in love with someone. She has autism and communication can be a little iffy at times, but I love her all the same. The way she constantly fidgets with something, the way she smiles at me, the way she gets disappointed about how uncultured I am all things I’ve grown to love about her. She speaks so passionately about things that interest her and I love watching her face light up when she is doing so. Maybe one day, she will talk about me with the same spark in her eyes. Physical touch has been rather complicated to navigate, and I hope someday she becomes fully receptive to it and even wants to initiate some on her own accord. Regardless, She is my first love. I thought what I felt for the women in my past relationships was love, but after violently shaking just from telling her I’m falling for her quickly denoted the past feelings I had for them. I’m confident in saying she is my true first love. I hope one day she can feel as strongly for me as I do her. I wish you were still here, so I could talk with you about her. Advice on keeping her happy and what not. I understand that she may not be the one god sent for me, but like you, she is one of the only kind people left in this world. I would like for me to be the one to make her happy, but reality may develop something else. I understand she may not want me to be the one to make her happy, and that’s okay. She is the type of person who deserves the moon, but would never ask you for it. Her innocence and kindness need to be protected. I only hope she doesn’t turn out how I did.