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Alan Dunham Obituary
Geneva: Alan "Al" P. Dunham, 63, of Pre-Emption Street, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2007. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m & 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at the DeVaney-Bennett & Simons Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva, NY. Funeral services will follow at 7:00p.m., the Rev. Tom Eastty will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Al's name to the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Rd., Waterloo, NY 13165.
Al was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local #183. Al is survived by his wife Patricia Best; sister, Patti (Frank) Guererri; sister-in-law, Denise (Stanley) Wade; father-in-law, Marvin Best; children, Renee (John) Bennett and Todd (Leeann) Gurak.
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Shirley Hansen
December 3, 2007
Patty Iam going to miss AL very much. Iam so sorry for your pain.You are in my heart and prays. If there is any thing i can do Please let me know. God Bless,Your Friend Always Shirley Hansen
Ron & Donna Parish
November 30, 2007
Patti,
We are very sorry for your loss please remember we're always there for you and anything you need us to do.Al was always smiling and he'll be missed.God bless you and the family.You have a very good sister and brother in-law.I'm here if you need a shoulder.
Patty Best
November 28, 2007
Words are hard to come by at a time like this; just know that you are in many people's hearts and prayers and let them carry you. I also lost a spouse,if you want to talk, I'm just a phone call away.
David & Joanne Springer
November 27, 2007
Patty,
David and I are very sorry about your loss. If you ever need anything please keep us in mind. Al was a good man and will be sadly missed.
We hope that your recovery is going well.
Cam & Rosemary Ingram
November 27, 2007
We are very sorry to here of your loss. Hope you feel better very soon.
Karen McCulloch
November 26, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Maher
November 26, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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