Stephen Lee Dunham

Stephen was born on May 13, 1970, in Lubec, Maine. He was a beloved son, brother, partner, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Stephen is survived by his mother, Kathleen Russo; his father, Clifford Dunham; his sister, Holly Dunham (Adrianne); and his brothers, Mark Dunham and Tony Dunham, all of Cromwell. He is also survived by his brother, Michael Dunham (Wendy), of Tennessee.

He leaves behind many nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory, including Ashley Gasior (Michael), Francesca Pine, Deniz Pine, John Kelly (Valeria), Erika Kelly, Sarah Eiss (Stephen) and Seth Dunham; as well as his great-nieces and great-nephews, Madelyn Gasior, Michael Gasior Jr., John Kelly Jr., and Julian Bankowski.

Stephen is also survived by his brothers, Brian Moores, Benny Moores, and Larry Featherson, and his sister, Linda Norton, all of Lubec, Maine. He was predeceased by his brother, Jerry Moores, and his sister, Allison Peabody.

Stephen's loving girlfriend, Lauren Kaminski, of Cromwell, was by his side, along with her children, Andrew and Lillian Kaminski, who held a special place in Stephen's heart.

Stephen began his career with the Town of Cromwell more than 10 years ago with Building and Maintenance. His strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever he was needed were an important part of who he was. Before his years with the Town of Cromwell, Stephen worked for Middletown Toyota, Midstate Tractor, and Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire, among other places.

Stephen had a deep love for New Hampshire, a place where he found happiness, peace, and a special appreciation for the outdoors. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, and simply spending time outside, embracing the simple pleasures that life had to offer. Those moments in the outdoors brought him great joy and created memories that will remain with those who shared them with him.

Stephen will be remembered for his hard work, his love of the outdoors, and, most importantly, for the place he held in the hearts of his family and loved ones. His memory will live on through the many people whose lives he touched.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 45 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480. A Celebration of Life will follow the Mass.

Stephen may be gone from our sight, but he will never be gone from our hearts.