Obituary of Bernice M. Dunbar

Bernice M. “Bea” Dunbar Age 94. She was born November 8, 1926 in Holland, NY, the daughter of the late Ellis and Vera (Norton) Bates and passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, April 20th 2021. In addition to her parents, Bea was predeceased by her three sisters; her husband of 68 years, Lawrence A. Dunbar; and great grandson Kyler. She is survived by her daughters Dawn Piccirillo of North Walpole, NH, and Beth (Dan) Saunders of Horseheads, NY ; grandchildren Brandon (Jenn), Marcine (Kelly), Adelle (Chris), Aaron, Adam, and Ashley (Carl); great-grandchildren Ethan, Hudson, Foster, Porter, Ledger, Giovanni, Luca, and Chase. Private services will be held; Bea will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, alongside her husband. Those wishing may make a donation in her name to The Alzheimer’s Association by clicking here