William "Bill" D. Dunbar passed away at his home on Thursday, January 13 ^th , 2022. He was born May 2 ^nd , 1958 in Hudson, NY to Richard "Dick" and Marian Dunbar. He grew up in Omi and completed his senior year early at Chatham High School to pursue a bachelor's degree in chemistry at SUNY Plattsburgh. During his professional career, he was a research chemist and traveled abroad to setup a research branch in Brazil. He also shares a patent with collaborators in Germany.

In 2002 & 2003, with a running team in Kinderhook, he participated in a 200-mile relay race from the shadows of Mt. Washington to the Atlantic Ocean. He has been playing backgammon via mail with his best friend for over 20 years. He also carried on the annual tradition of jumping into the family pond EVERY Easter.  Known, for marching to the beat of his own drum, he will be remembered as a musician, eclectic gardener, writer of heartfelt notes, runner, pilot, and proud father.

He is survived by his son William "Ricky" Dunbar and daughter Alyssa Dunbar. Also surviving are his mother Marian and siblings Jonathon (Jackie) Dunbar, Stephanie Shirley, David (Catherine) Dunbar, and Jennifer (Steve) Harblin, ex-wife Jean and stepdaughter Stacey, and several nieces and nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his father Dick and brothers Daniel (Deborah) and Russell (Josie).

Friends and family are welcome to attend visitation hours Friday, January 21 ^st 3:00 – 5:00 pm, followed by a service at 5:00 pm, at Wenk Funeral Home, 21 Payn Avenue, Chatham, NY. For on-line condolences, visit wenkfuneralhome.com