Walter M Dunham passed away peacefully on June 5,2026 with Don by his side.
Walter was born in Millville, New Jersey on January 23, 1939. He lived in Millville till his father built a home in Ocean City New Jersey where he resided till joining the U.S -Navy. After leaving the Navy he attended Rutgers University for accounting and went on to pursue a career in Banking. He moved to the
Philadelphia area where he met his partner Don and retired at the age of 67.
Walter was a member of Wallingford Presbyterian and loved his church family.
He enjoyed traveling to Ocean City and his beloved Cape Cod of which he traveled along with Don every summer for 35 years.
Family for Walter was always at the top of his list, and he kept in contact with them over the phone or traveling down the shore for family reunions and holiday get togethers.
He was the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Dunham, brother to the late Richard, John, Robert and Betty. He is survived by his sister Nola Gaynor and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held July 11 at Wallingford Presbyterian Church 100 E. Brookhaven Road Wallingford. Walter’s funeral service will begin at 11am. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations in Walter’s name can be made to Wallingford Presbyterian Church.
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