William Dunham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2012.

FRANKFORT - William "Bill" Kenneth Dunham, 79, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. The son of Kenneth Dunham and Eleanor (Beede) Dunham, he was born in Bangor and raised in Brewer. He was a longtime resident of Winterport and later Frankfort.

While still in high school he worked for a local baking company delivering goods. Bill graduated from Brewer High School in 1951. He joined the U.S. Army, where he attained the rank of corporal while stationed in Alaska. After serving with the Army he moved the family back to Maine and worked at Winterport Hardware - owned by his father, delivering heating oil and snowplowing, as well as working in the store. After the hardware store closed he took over the oil and snowplowing business for many years. He had many other jobs throughout his life, including school bus driver, auto mechanic and lighting salesman. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for many years, as well as being a member of the Lions Club and a lifetime member of American Legion. He loved spending time at his summer camp enjoying the quiet time sitting at the campfire drinking his coffee.

He leaves his wife of 16 years, Evelyn (Nelson) Dunham; and his many stepchildren, stepgrandchildren and great-stepgrandchildren. He also leaves his children from his marriage to Betty-Jean Junkins: daughter, Rhonda (Dunham) Morgan, and sons, Wayne and Stephen Dunham; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Jeanne (Dunham) Hatt. Bill was predeceased by his brother, Robert Dunham.

A gathering/remembrance for family and friends will be held 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Frankfort Congregational Church, Route 1A, Frankfort.

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December 8, 2012

Tom & Dianne Everett

Bill was a truly remarkable friend. Lots of fun and campionship at camp and the Lyons Club and overall neighbor. You will be missed.

November 15, 2012

Stephanie Moran-Perkins

Sincere condolences to the entire Dunham Family.
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November 15, 2012

Jeanne & Carroll Hatt

Dear Bill, my brother, you will be missed every single day. I'll miss talking on the phone with you and having you come down to the lake when you were in Bangor. Your photos are all over my home. Just know that you did, so many times, bring me such joy. First you were my baby brother, then you were a big bother (especially when my boyfriends came to call!) and then you were my best friend. I love you very much. Carroll and I already miss you. We both love you forever.

November 14, 2012

Al Kirst

My condolences to Stephen and the rest of the Dunham Family. Thoughts and Prayers

November 14, 2012

Joanna Dalton

I'm going to miss my Uncle Bill SO much. He was a special person with so much love in his heart. I'll never forget how he and Evelyn supported us while my sister Terri was in hospice. He's earned his place in heaven and I'm sure Terri hasn't stopped hugging him since he got there! Love and prayers to my whole family.

November 14, 2012

jolie ellingwood-dawson

i knew billy for most of my life . he drove bus, and always joked around with the kids.he was so good hearted,helping my dad. he will be missed. hang in there rhonda..only time will help.

November 14, 2012

Gary & Chris Henderson

Bill was a truly NICE person who would often put others before himself or his family. Or thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. He will be greatly missed.

November 14, 2012

Gary & Chris Henderson

Bill was always the first to step up and help anyone in need. Truly a fine person. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be missed by many

November 14, 2012

Lisa & Mike Dorr

My Prayers and thoughts are with the family...We knew Bill along time and he had a heart of gold..Every time i would see him he always asked me how Mike was doing.He always let us go down to camp and go swimming and have a cookout..You will missed Bill....

November 14, 2012

Bill was a dear friend over the years and was always there to help when I needed it both personally and professionally. Our prayers go to the entire family during this time of sorrow.

November 14, 2012

William Bower

So glad I was able to say hello at the Brewer High Dinner in August, as it had been such a long time. My condolances to the Dunham family.

November 14, 2012

Maxine Bass

Prayers and thoughts are with the family

November 14, 2012

Richard & Tammy Crossman

Our Condolences to you and your family

November 14, 2012

Mike & Stacy Thibodeau

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We will miss seeing Billy at the pond.

November 14, 2012

Liz Hogencamp

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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