Mrs. Dunham was born on Jan. 12, 1927 in West Almond to
Clifford and Myrtle (Rossman) Hadsell. On June 23, 1945 at the Andover Baptist
Church she married Robert E. Dunham who predeceased her on May 14, 2011.
Deloris was a devoted mother and wife who spent her years
caring for her family.
Deloris is survived by her son Jim (Barbara) Dunham and her
daughter, Linda Dunham both of Andover; grandchildren Doris Dunham and David
(Misty) Dunham both of Andover; great grandchildren, Autumn Dunham, Savannah
Dunham, Gracie Dunham and Alassy Dunham all of Andover; several nieces nephews
and cousins; and her dog Snoopy from whom she was nearly inseparable.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
siblings Milton Hadsell, Dorothy Fairchild, Leon Hadsell, Ella Hadsell, and
Bernice Plank.
Deloris is honored throughout the family as being a
nurturing soul, always putting the needs of her family first. She was a hard
worker and truly loved animals especially her little dogs. It was her pleasure
to look out the window and observe the cows with their frolicking calves, and
the deer across the road.
Her daughter has special memories of her annual vacation in
Niagara Falls with her mother. David got to spend the summer with Grandma
Deloris when he was growing up and remembers their trips to Texas Hot. Deloris
enjoyed the Monday night music service at the Lutheran Church in Wellsville.
Visitation will be held on Saturday (Sept. 7) from 1-2 p.m.
at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m.
with the Rev. Donald Weaver officiating, concluding with burial in Alfred Rural
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Deloris’ name may be made to SPCA
Serving Allegany County, PO Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895. Online condolences
may be offered at https://www.baker-swan.com/
