FITZWILLIAM, NH – Wayne R. Dunham, 65, of Fitzwilliam, died peacefully at his residence Monday morning, November 18th, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Fitzwilliam on November 28, 1947, son of the late Victor and Gladys (Baldwin) Dunham and graduated from Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzey.
Wayne was a self-employed truck driver for several years. He previously worked as a stone cutter many years ago and later worked at C.R. Bard Co. in Fitzwilliam. Wayne was a member of the Fitzwilliam Fire Department from 1964 to 1991. A lover of the outdoors, Wayne enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time on his motorcycle, which he and his wife once road to Colorado and back in 1976. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and making others laugh.
He leaves his wife of 44 years, Linda M. (Duffy) Dunham; three children, Lisa M. Patnode and her husband Todd of Richmond, NH, Diane L. Dunham and her significant other, David Normand of Swanzey and Wayne R. Dunham Jr and his wife Nicole of Swanzey; six grandchildren, Brittany Patnode, Brianna Patnode, Katelyn Dunham, Alexandria Normand, Elizabeth Normand and Jacob Normand; four sisters, Barbara Bishop of Kissime, FL, Mary Huntoon of Fitzwilliam, NH, Carol Beliveau of Sullivan, NH, Phyllis Peterson of Fitzwilliam, NH; one brother, James Dunham of Fitzwilliam, NH and many nieces and nephews. Wayne also leaves his special friends of many years, Larry and Judy White of Winchester, NH.
Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon will be Friday, November 22nd from 5 to 7 P.M. with a memorial service to follow at 7 P.M. A private burial will be held Saturday, November 23rd in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fitzwilliam, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to Fitzwilliam Fire Department, 6 Church Street, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 or to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 580-590 Court St., Keene, NH 03431.
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