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Stephen Dunbar Obituary
FITCHBURG -- Stephen M. Dunbar, 59, of Fitchburg, passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Leominster Hospital after an illness.
Stephen was born on December 17, 1952 in Medford. He was the son of Thomas A. Dunbar Jr., and the late Rosalie (Cronin) Dunbar. He was self employed in many fields, including sand and gravel, trucking and real estate development. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, and babysitter. He was very involved in his grandchildren's lives and enjoyed going to their sporting events. Stephen was an outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and boating.
Besides his father, Thomas A. Dunbar Jr., of Lunenburg, he leaves his high school sweetheart, Claire (Collins) Dunbar; his children, Melissa Lambert of New Ipswich, NH, Katie Farr of Princeton, Sean Dunbar of Townsend and their spouses; 8 grandchildren, Cole, Skye, Logan, TJ, Sophie, Tyler, Brady, and Hailey; two brothers, Thomas A. Dunbar III of Tyngsboro, Lawrence Dunbar of Townsend; two sisters, Martha Neeven of Export, PA, and Priscilla Cotreau of Lunenburg; nieces and nephews, and his dog, Bud.
He was predeceased by his brother, Chris Dunbar.
DUNBAR -- The funeral will be held from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St, Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, December 22, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made in Stephen's name to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Dunbar
December 30, 2011
Dear Claire,
We are all so very sorry for your loss..
Our deepest sympathies to you and everyone touched the loss of Steve.
Ann, Kevin and Emily Childs
Jan Allard
December 22, 2011
Dear Claire and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. He was a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 22, 2011
Dear Claire and family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I am thinking about you and you have my prayers. My condolences.
Sue Dalton
Mary Ann Barry
December 22, 2011
Dear Dunbar Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you on your journey. You will be in my heart and prayers.
Peace,
Rev. Mary Ann Barry, Interfaith Chaplain
HealthAlliance Hospital
Maribeth Ulf
December 22, 2011
Katie and Family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
December 22, 2011
Claire we are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for you and your family.
Ken & Linda Hinsman (Saugus MA)
Pat & Ron Steers
December 21, 2011
Claire & Family,
Ron and I were very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dot Wetherbee
December 21, 2011
Dear Claire,
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Love,
Dot
Michael & Judy John
December 21, 2011
Dear Claire,
Judy and I are saddened by your loss. I know your family and your faith will help you through this. In my current condition, all I can offer is my thoughts and prayers. If it's any comfort please know that of all the people at work I think most fondly of and miss you most. Please give my regards to your family.
Our love - Mike and Judy
December 21, 2011
Dear Claire and Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Steve was such a vibrant person. He will be missed.
John and Linda Charron
Kathleen Stanick
December 21, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great person and my family and I will remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.
Ann & Ainsley Metayer
December 21, 2011
Claire and Family & Tom, Tommy, Larry, Martha, Priscilla and extended clan: I was so sad to hear of Steve's passing. I pray that he has found his home in heaven with Chris and his Mom. Love and blessings to all.
Marty MacLean
December 21, 2011
Dear Tom,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of
your son, Steve. My deepest sympathy to
you and your family.
Your neighbor, Marty
Steve Comeau
December 21, 2011
Dear Claire and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. It has been many, many years since we last connected but we remember you both fondly, and in particular, great memories remain growing up with Steve and the Dunbar brothers in Burlington. Our deepest sympathies.
Steve and Jane Comeau
December 21, 2011
Priscilla, Mark, Jacqie, Matt and Kate,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love the Brodens
December 20, 2011
Dear Claire and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you both many years ago in high school. There are not many of us that remained together for so many years. My heart goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Susan( Zarba) and George Gormady
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