~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Steven Mark Dunwoody
SEPTEMBER 30, 1957 – APRIL 8, 2021
Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Captain Steven
Mark Dunwoody, age 63. Captain Dunwoody
joined Delta Air Lines 07-24-1987. He is survived by his children plus many dear
friends, aviation colleagues and extended family members.
Obituary information may be viewed online at
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-me/steven-dunwoody-10149822
Also at
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ricentral/obituary.aspx?n=steven-mark-dunwoody&pid=198408670
A memorial service is planned for June 19th at
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church of Falmouth, Maine…..please see obituary sites for
all available information.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Steven Mark Dunwoody, 63, of Falmouth passed
away peacefully on April 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Portland Maine. His
passing concludes a remarkable life replete with achievement and he will be
remembered for his determination and optimism in the face of adversity.
Steve was born in Rhode Island, graduated from East
Greenwich High School and the University of Maine Orono 79'. Was a member of
the UMaine swim team and active member of Phi Gamma Delta. He was accepted into
the United States Navy Officer's Candidate School (OCS) and secured a coveted
billet as F-14 Tomcat pilot. Achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander, flew
missions in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Persian Gulf owning over 400
(traps) on US Carriers. Lt. Dunwoody crossed Muammar Gaddafi's "Line of
Death" during the Libyan conflict earning him veteran of war status. Lt.
Dunwoody served on the USS America and USS Roosevelt stationed in Virginia
Beach and San Diego, afterwards joining the Navy Reserves.
Following active enlistment Steve flew 737 & 757 jets
for Delta Airlines. Steve was an outdoorsman who loved skiing, climbing and
hiking. He accomplished the summit and traverse of Mount McKinley. Steve was an
avid supporter of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a
devoted father to Calvin, Sam and Camille. Steve's commitment to his family was
unshakeable.
Steve is predeceased by his parents, Helen (Pansewicz) and
Calvin Dunwoody of Kennebunk Maine, his brother Peter Dunwoody of Kingfield
Maine. He is survived by his three children, Calvin, Samuel and Camille
Dunwoody of Portland Maine and his beloved dog "Tuck" and brother
Donald (Sherri) Dunwoody of East Greenwich, RI as well as niece and nephews
James, Paul, Cael & Helena. Also, numerous relatives, Navy associates and
friends from Maine to California.
There will be a memorial service at Saint Mary's Episcopal
Church of Falmouth, June 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Donations can be made to the
Maine Veterans Association and the Miami Project.
Memorial Service :
June 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm
SAINT MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
43 Foreside Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
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