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Therese ‘Terry’ Pounds (Joiner): 1927-2024

Therese “Terry” Pounds (Joiner), 97, of Montclair, NJ died peacefully surrounded by family at Mountainside Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Terry was born a ‘survivor,’ having lost her mother who died soon after her birth in 1927 in New York City. She subsequently lived all over the world as a self-described “army brat” after her father, Colonel Talley Dosier Joiner, remarried and reclaimed “his little Therese” from her aunts who raised her until she was six. After graduating from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, Terry briefly attended college at Trinity, DC, then decided to go to Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in NJ. The skills she learned there served her well at her first secretarial jobs in Manhattan, then later at Montclair Kimberly Academy in Montclair where she worked for almost twenty years in the Office of External Affairs. She was proud of her mastery of the rules of English grammar, and many relied on her to proofread their letters. After the death of her husband in 1978, Terry set up a Montclair chapter of THEOS, a nationwide non-denominational support group for widowed men and women. She ran the group for approximately ten years and created friendships from that work that lasted until her death. She was also involved with the Friends of Barnet and the Montclair Fine Arts Festival.

Terry was predeceased in death by her husband, Donald Pounds, her son Richard, her beloved companions, Arthur Jones and Fred Berinato, and her sisters Lucy and Claire. She is survived by her son Donald Pounds and his companion Patrice Holtzer, daughter Mary Pounds Sisler, daughter-in-law Bette Pounds, sons James Pounds (Bethany) and Thomas Pounds (Liljana), daughter Virginia Pounds, sons Michael Pounds (Catherine) and John Pounds. She was the proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Katy, Austin, Colleen, Connor, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Natalie, Anika, Evan, Noah, Ben, Eli, Max, Harper and Nolan; Scarlett, Emma, Carson, Peyton and Wesley. She is also survived by a large extended family and countless friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 30 N. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042, followed by interment of ashes at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to The Release Recovery Foundation at: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=in-loving-memory-of-therese-terry-pounds.

Brian Dutton

6/14/1958 - 11/19/2025

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Obituary For Brian Dutton

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Brian Dutton, age 67, who departed this life on November 19, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. Born on June 14, 1958, in Marion, Ohio, Brian lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.

A graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, Brian dedicated over 20 years of his professional life to the Federal Corrections Office. Alongside his career, he was a passionate coach and umpire, sharing his love for sports with countless young athletes. A devoted family man and community member, Brian was actively involved in his union and owned local sports teams, including the hockey team, the Wolf Pack, and the baseball team, the Tiffin Saints.

Brian was known by many nicknames-Brian, No-Neck, Bubba, and Garfield-all of which reflected his playful spirit and warm nature. He also held a pilot's license, which fueled his love for travel and adventure.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette Dutton; his daughter, Sandy (Jimmie) Moody; and cherished grandchildren: Michael Williams, Zachary Williams (Moody), Kaylee Moody, Alexis Moody, and Mikey Williams. He is also survived by his aunt, Dena Jacobs, along with many other family members and friends whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Ballenger.

Brian had a fondness for Doritos, donuts, Mexican food, and salsa, and was known for his love of life.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 9 am to 11 am. A celebration of Brian's life will be held beginning at 11 am. Friends and family are invited to join us at Walker Funeral Home, the Oregon Chapel, 3500 Navarre Ave., as we honor his memory and reflect on the joy he brought into our lives. Interment will follow at Mexico Cemetery in Tymochtee Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Brian's memory to the donor's choice.

His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he loved and inspired.

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