Francis Dunham

Francis Dunham, 69, died Friday January 5, 2024 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH.

He was born on June 9, 1954 in Brattleboro, VT. The son to Robert and Rachel Dunham.

He attended school in Putney and Brattleboro then went on to work in warehouses until his later years in life, where he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In his youth he enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, and bowling up until he could not anymore.

Francis was predeceased by both parents, Rachel in 1991 and Roberts in 2006, as well as his stepson Kevin in 1993.

Francis is survived by his wife Dedra of Brattleboro; son Chris and his wife Tina Dunham of Brattleboro and children Courney,  stepson Justin Surprise; daughter Heather Webber and her husband Roy Webber III of Readsboro and children Colby and Rachel Webber, and 2 step daughters Mary Johnson of Putney and Tami Gray of Dummerston, 3 step sons Roderick Derosia of Townshelf, Tk LaHey and Shaun LaHey of Dummerston; Doris Winters and her husband John of Dummerston; sister Susan Winter and her husband Jerry of Putney; and brother Charlie Dunham and wife Missy of Keene; his companion for the last years of his life Janet Rhoades; as well as many grandchildren and a few great grandchildren.

There will be a celebration held closer to summer for everyone to be together for Francis.