Kenneth J. Dunham, 59, a resident at the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, formerly of Scott St., Utica, passed away on December 5, 2013. Ken was born on October25, 1954, in Yorkville, the son of Gordon B. and Wanda (Baister) Dunham. He was raised in Yorkville and was a graduate of Whitesboro Schools. Ken, later attended and graduated from MVCC. He has been employed as a counselor for Upstate Cerebral, Inc., a position he was very enthused with and proud of. Ken enjoyed many activities , particularly art, photography, all sports, hunting, fishing and all his free time in the Adirondecks. He was a whiz helping people on the computer. Ken will be remembered most for his intelligence, witt and sense of humor. Kenneth is survived by two sisters and a brother in law, Sharon and Richard Adams of Ilion, Gordyne Scardina of Tarpen Sprs., FL.; a brother and sister in law, Gordon Jr. and Arlene Dunham of Whitesboro; and a sister in law, Mary Dunham of Nanuet, NY; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He also leaves special friends, Paul and JoAnne Lehman of Vernon, and Ron Braccini of Little Falls. Ken is predeceased by his parents and a brother, Gary Dunham. Mr. Dunham's funeral is private, at the convenience of his family. His burial will be at Carr Cemetery, Marcy, NY. Those so wishing, may make donations, in Ken memory to Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc. (Community Health and Behavioral Services ) C/O Gordon B. Dunham, Jr. 1020 Mary St., Utica, NY 13501.