Dr. Dunham Kirkham

Union - Dunham Kirkham, aged 92, died at home in Union, after a long illness. He was the son of Edward and Ethel Dunham Kirkham. A native of Boston, he graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933 and received his M.D. from Yale University in 1937.

Dr. Kirkham's 53 year civilian career in medicine spanned much of the globe, and included private practice, Public Health Service, and years with both the U.S. Veterans Administration, and New York State.

Trained as a specialist in tropical medicine, he served in the Pacific Theater in World War II and was recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict.

Dr. Kirkham has been awarded the Asiatic Pacific, Philippine Liberation medals, Am. Campaign and WW II medals.

He retired from the Active Army reserve in 1969 after 27 years of service.

He retired as head of the medical-surgical clinic at Sunmount State School in Tupper Lake New York in 1972.

Dr. and Mrs. Kirkham enjoyed 27 years of retirement on Vinalhaven where he was active in the Masons, the VFW, and the Union Church.

They traveled extensively to Japan, India, Africa, Morocco, Greece, Kenya, and Europe.

An avid outdoorsman, he delighted in working in the woods, and the gardens, and taking his grandchildren, and friends, out mackerel fishing.

The Kirkham's moved to Union in 1998 where they continued to garden, and work in the woods.

Until recently, he was often seen walking along the South Union Road near their home with his wife.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Elsie Annette Holmquist. He is also survived by three children: Katharine Turner of Marlboro, Vermont, Rose Kirkham of San Francisco, California, and David Kirkham of Union, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Services will be private.

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