Published in the January 31, 2017 edition.

Dunhamobit-webWAKEFIELD — Deborah J. (Carrier) Dunham, 65, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on January 28 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Deborah was predeceased by John and Moria Carrier. She is survived by her loving partner, Robert Brown; her cherished daughters, Carlen Dunham of Woburn and Erin Dunham and son in law, Robert McCloskey of Watertown. Her greatest joy came from being “Gramma bee” to her adoring grandchildren, Andrew and Elizabeth McCloskey.

Deborah was an accomplished gardener and painter and avid bird watcher.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Boston Cremation, 287 Main St., Malden. Friends and family may visit from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

To send a condolence, visit bostoncremation.org.