Helene L. Dunham, 68

CASCO — Helene Louise Dunham, 68, of Casco passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

She was born on June 18, 1944 in Berlin, N.H., the daughter of Arthur and Cecile (Bourassa) Bergeron.

She owned and operated several small businesses. She enjoyed fishing, contract bridge, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. At the time of her death, she and her husband handcrafted and sold fine jewelry.

She was predeceased by her parents; her son, Barry Evans; her daughter, Karen Hackney; her sister, Pauline Santucci; and former husband, Peter Evans.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Robert Dunham of Casco; her son, Mark Evans of Berlin, N.H.; her brother, Roland Bergeron of Berlin, N.H.; three stepchildren, Jill Morton of Casco, Scott Dunham of South Portland and Julie Jones of Shorewood, Ill.; and six grandchildren.

A gathering of friends and family was held on Sunday, Sept. 23. Private services will be held for the family at a later date.