Ilona Lakatos Dunn, 73, of Vergennes, VT died peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Mansfield Place in Essex Junction, VT with family and friends by her side. Ilona was born in Mucsi, Hungary on February 10, 1946 to the Istvan Lakatos and Katalin Faupl Lakatos. On May 12, 1967 she married James Dunn in Pecs, Hungary.
Ilona was the proud mother to son Steven Dunn of West Addison, VT; daughter Linda Dunn of Essex, VT and son Edward Dunn (1974-1983).
She had many interests but traveling, reading and cooking were at the top on her list. Her faith and helping others were important to her. She was a member of the Ladies of Saint Anne, she was involved in the Ronald McDonald House, delivered food for Meals on Wheels and was an active member in her parish St. Peter.
Ilona is survived by her two children, brother Lazlo Lakatos in Hungary, sister Margit (Allen) Pence in NC, brother in-law William (Patricia) Dunn in IL, sister in-law Maureen (John) Wiedeman in AR, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband James Dunn and son Edward Dunn.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 4:oo to 6:oo PM at Brown McClay Funeral Home, 48 Maple St in Vergennes, VT. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 85 Maple St. in Vergennes, VT