Fr. Dunklee lives on through his writing

The Rev. Lawrence Dunklee - known for his inspirational messages - lost a brief but courageous battle with esophageal cancer Jan. 7.

Before his death, the 58-year-old priest had been director of the Center for Spiritual Care at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he touched the lives of many with his helpful homilies.

Several weeks after Dunklee's death, Mary Ellen Bliss, his longtime administrative assistant, searched his computer and found "a treasure trove" of more than 20 homilies and reflections he had given over the past several years.

Many people had told Bliss how Dunklee had touched their lives with his words. She began thinking about putting them in book form "so that we could share his inspiring words with all those who loved him so much."

That book - "A Touch of Color" - is scheduled to be released week of Aug. 15. The publication includes multiple photos of Dunklee, and quotes taken from his numerous writings are displayed in the 100-plus pages.

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