Walter F. DUNHAM Sr.

DUNHAM, Walter F. Sr. Walter F. Dunham Sr., 77, of Cromwell, died peacefully on Friday (May 7, 2010) surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1932 in Westerly, RI, son of the late John R. Dunham and Gloria (Pinhara) Dunham. He was predeceased by a brother John R. Dunham Jr. A graduate of Vinal Technical School, he was a self employed builder all his life, a member of the carpenters local 24. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. John's Church in Cromwell. He was president of his Condo Association. He retired in 1998, he loved traveling and life's simple pleasures. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Virginia (Bonafonte) Dunham, tow sons, Walter F. Dunham Jr. and wife Lorie of Wolcott, Douglas J. Dunham and wife Donna of Woodbine, GA, two daughters, Jeanette (Dunham) Singarella and husband Michael of Rocky Hill, Elizabeth (Dunham) Collura and husband Anthony of Cromwell; a sister Margaret (Dunham) Higley of Mystic; 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves his longtime business partner, friend and brother-in-law, Anthony LaPila of Cromwell and many relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held Wednesday (May 12, 2010) at 9:15 a.m. from the Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. John Church, Cromwell. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cromwell Fire Dept P O Box 269 Cromwell, CT 06416.