Millie Dunk

Obituary of Millie Dunk Mildred "Millie" Dunk, 93, Leesburg, FL passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Charlotte Mayfield Retirement Center, in Leesburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Dunk, in 1991. She was born in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Cherry Road Elementary School and Solvay High School where she was head cheerleader and voted "Most Active" in her class. She was one of the first students to enroll in Cherry Road Elementary school and a book written about the first principal of that school was dedicated to her, her brother, Leland, and a close friend. She met her husband, Bill, when she was fifteen, and they were married on June 6, 1942. They moved to Georgia while he was in the service. She worked for the government during World War II at Robins Field Air Force Base. Their first child, Bill Jr., was born there. They returned to Syracuse and had two more children: Barbara and Nancy. Millie taught Sunday School at her Presbyterian Church, was a Girl Scout Leader, and a Cub Scout Den Mother. She loved the field of nursing and volunteered for the Red Cross. She was a member of the Eastern Star. The family moved to Leesburg, FL in 1960 when Bill transferred with his company. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg where she taught Bible School and was a member of the Church Circle. Millie was the first woman Commodore of the Leesburg Boating Club, past president of the following clubs: The Woman's Club, Business and Professional Women's Club, Golden Lakers National Camping Club, and the Happy Hoedowners Square Dance Club. She was employed by the Chamber of Commerce, a representative for Florida Greeting Service, and a former writer/photographer for the Orlando Sentinel. She was a member of the Leesburg Heritage Society and Triangle Club. She volunteered at one of Leesburg's hospitals, the schools, was a PTA officer, and participated in many community fundraisers. She enjoyed reading, camping, boating, traveling with her family, photography, free-lance writing, and playing golf. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a loyal friend. She loved her family dearly and said her children were her jewels. She will be greatly missed, but we are thankful for the legacy that she leaves. She is survived by her three children: Bill (Suzanne) Gainesville FL, Barbara Hitchcock (Rudy) Umatilla FL, Nancy Humes (Larry) Leesburg FL, eight grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Leland Mitchell of Baldwinsville New York, and Jack Mitchell of Forestport, New York. Her brother, Lloyd Mitchell, of Michigan, and sister, Jeanette McGarvey, of New York preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at the Frist Presbyterian Church of Leesburg on Lone Oak Drive on Tuesday, July 1st, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg or Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Fl. 32778 Tavares Fl. Services A memorial service will be held at the Frist Presbyterian Church of Leesburg on Lone Oak Drive on Tuesday, July 1st, at 11:00 AM. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg or Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Fl. 32778 Tavares Fl.