Timothy Walter Dumas

Tim was born on November 17, 1952, in Tupper Lake, NY, to the late Walter and Lorraine Dumas. He grew up in the small hamlet of Childwold, NY, where he attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School, then received degrees in professional forestry, surveying, and civil engineering from Paul Smiths College and RIT. Tim was married to Pamela Terry on October 5, 1974, in a small county church that hadn’t had any weddings since 1916. Tim met Pam when he was 18 and fell deeply in love with her and loved her his whole life. He loved their life together, the great adventures and the quiet times of peace. Tim loved hiking and camping with her, gardening, cooking, reading, and discussing ideas. Pam was the love of his life and his true soul mate.

Tim was an entrepreneur and provided for his family as a trapper, a logger, a carpenter, a contractor, and as owner of a restaurant/tavern and motel. He also built a large networking business. While living in New York, Tim served as the chief of the local volunteer fire department. Tim built a log cabin for his family and lived in it with Pam and his sons until the family left New York to move to Virginia in 1987. He started several businesses in Virginia before moving back to New York in 1993 to care for aging parents. After that, Tim and Pam moved back to Virginia in 2006 to be close to their son and grandchildren. As a result, Tim was able to be an important part of his grandchildren's life.

Tim was intelligent, a hard worker, and had a great sense of humor. He knew how to make others feel comfortable, even when he himself was struggling. He loved learning, teaching, travel, nature, and spending time with his family. He was a kind, generous and patient man who loved people. Tim loved engaging people in long conversations, and he found joy in encouraging people. He was passionate about life and thankful for every moment. Tim’s strong Christian faith was at the center of everything he did. He made an impact and a difference for a large number of people and will be greatly missed by many.

Tim is survived by his wife of almost 47 years, Pamela Dumas; his son, Matthew Dumas, and his wife, Heather, Stanardsville, VA; his son, Jason Dumas, and his fiancé, Shyla Cameron, Leadville, CO; 4 grandchildren, Aiden, Maia, Noah and Lyra Dumas, his sister, Karla, and her husband, Steve Jarvis; four nieces and nephews, Logan and Aaron Jarvis and Simon and Ali Schaffer; a sister-in-law, Sarah, and her husband, John Schaffer ; and by his dog Lucy.

A celebration of life will be held will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Riverstone Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Live streaming will be available at Riverstonechurch.net.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverstone Church at Riverstonechurch.net.