It is with sadness that we announce the passing
of Vernon Arnold Dunham at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on
December 23, 2019. He was born at Lower Southampton (Otis), NB on
August 13, 1929 to the late Frank and Myrtle (Sharpe) Dunham. He took
pride in hard work throughout his life, from early life on the farm
and in the woods, as a member of the Fredericton Fire Department for
30 years, and in the care of his large vegetable garden. He was a
faithful member of Grace Memorial Baptist
Church.
He will be missed by his wife Dora (Munn) of 68
years, and their six children: Sandra Mets (Howie), Sheila, Sharon,
Kendell (Fran Tramontin), Scott (Emily), and Peter (Victoria); his
grandchildren: Joel (Jessica) Mets, Carrie (Andrew) Mets, Devin
(William)
Crocco-Dunham,
Kelsey (John) Sherwood, David, and Isaac; his great grandchildren:
Lincoln, Eric, and Wells, and many nieces and
nephews.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by
his sisters Bernice Moore and
Marguerite
Arsenault, and his brother Clifford. He is survived by his sister
Freda Merritt.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, where
visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, from 6 to 8 pm. The
funeral service will be held at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, 536
Northumberland St, Fredericton, on Saturday, December 28 at 2
pm.
Donation’s in memory may be made to
the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s
Association would be appreciated by the
family.
A special thank you to Drs Gordon MacDonald,
Chris Lambropoulos, nurse Vinessa and the staff at palliative care for
all the care and compassion given to the family during their time
there.
19292019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Vernon Arnold Dunham 19292019..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick