Dale Christopher Gunn

Christopher Gunn, 81, a longtime resident of Hudson, MA for nearly 40 years, passed away unexpectedly in Concord, MA on January 4, 2025.

Born on November 1, 1943 in Fall River, MA to Kenneth Colin Campbell Gunn and Dorothy Jeannette Gunn (Bangs), Dale grew up in Concord, MA alongside his brother and sister.

From a young age he had a passion for learning and a wide range of interests. He enjoyed caddying at the Concord Country Club, building model airplanes, and playing hockey during his youth. In high school, Dale pursued photography, learned to play the guitar, skied, and studied Russian. He graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School in 1961.

After high school Dale embarked on an adventurous drive to New Laguna, NM where he worked at his grandparents' general store before returning to attend Lehigh University in Pennsylvania to study engineering.

Following college he assisted his father in founding Parametric Industries, a semiconductor business in Winchester, MA, until he was drafted into the Army. Dale attended Officer Candidate School in Augusta, GA where he earned the Commandant's Award for Academic Excellence. He served as a captain in the Signal Corps, spending two years overseas in Germany and one year in Vietnam.

In 1970 Dale married Juanita Peitzker of Germany and together they had two sons.

Dale had a distinguished career as a software engineer and pursued numerous hobbies throughout his life. He obtained a pilot’s license, was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, rode motorcycles, and explored many parts of the United States. In retirement, Dale dedicated himself to genealogy and was referred to as "Genealogist Genius" by his family for his dedication and discoveries.

Dale is survived by his sons Philip Gunn and Darren Gunn, both of Albuquerque, NM, his granddaughter Sophia Gunn of Albuquerque, NM, his brother Colin Gunn of Marblehead, MA, his sister Barbara Conn of Wolcott, VT, his nephews Ian Murphy of West Tisbury, MA and Tristan Murphy of Wolcott, VT, as well as four cousins: Karen Brecht of Mesquite, NV, Beverly Bangs of Concord, MA and Harwich, MA, Lorraine Bangs of Concord, MA, and Linda Cantillon of Littleton, MA. He was predeceased by his ex-wife, Juanita Gunn (Peitzker), and his niece Amelia Gunn.

Dale was deeply loved by all who knew him.  He will be remembered for his gentle and kind spirit, which left an indelible mark on everyone whose path he crossed.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Dale for a graveside service on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Knoll at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, 362 Bedford St., Concord with U.S. Army Military Honors.  

Concord's Town Flag will fly at half-staff in honor of Dales faithful service in the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.
P.O. Box 215
Ashland, MA 01721-0215
www.msoginc.org

Arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA 01742  978-369-3388  www.concordfuneral.com