Dunn, Howard Edmund 4 March 1934 - 12 October 2011 Retired Staff Sergeant of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police L.S.M. (Musical Ride - 1956 & 1957) Of Rideau Ferry formerly of Alliston, Ontario, Howie passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by his wife Dawn. Loving father of Grant Dunn (Sophie Noel) and Janice Dunn (Ross Orlando) and dear grandfather of Kailie Dunn (Tim Dennis) and Camryn Dunn. Sadly missed by his best friend and cherished partner Elizabeth (Liz) Akehurst, her children Leeanne Akehurst (Jean Marc Robillard), Paul (Kim Morissette) and Julie Akehurst and grandchildren Max, Arianne and George. Predeceased by twin sister Barbara (Angus) Reid and brother Tom (Grace) Dunn. Howie will be fondly remembered by Mariette St. Dennis, many nieces, nephews and friends all of whom were very important to him. He was a member of the RCMP for twenty six years, then two years with Secretary of State and was a senior systems analyst for eleven years with the Department of National Defense. Howie retired to 'the cottage' in 1990 and lived every day to the fullest. Howie will be remembered for his innumerable qualities that enriched the lives of everyone who knew him including his boyish enthusiasm, infinite curiosity and his sincere interest in everything and everyone around him. Friends are invited to join Howie's family at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., W. Perth on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Prostate Cancer Canada or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. "Howie was an avid outdoor enthusiast who has now gone fishing."