It is with sadness that we announce the
passing of Frank R. Hunter, age 85, of
Springhill. Frank passed away at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre on Friday, August 7, 2015 surrounded by loving
family.
Born in Springhill, NS, he was a son of
the late Martin and Kathleen (Blenkhorn) Hunter.
Frank was a miner in the Springhill
Mines, served in the Canadian Army for 6 years, before returning to
Springhill to work at Surrette's Battery Company. He will be
remembered for his devotion to family and for his leisurely walks
around Springhill.
He will be sadly missed by son, Kenneth
(Darlene Gould), Springhill; daughters, Marie (Russell) Oickle, Oxford
and Pat (Scott) Purcell, Scarborough, ME; 9 grandchildren, Lisa,
Jamie, Bonnie, Terry, Russell, Kenneth, Lonnie, Chris, and Michelle;
19 great grandchildren; niece Beverly Harris, Souris,
PE.
He was predeceased by his wife Norma
Beaton; son Norman "Nipper"; great grandson Coleman; brother
Harold; niece Barbara.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H
Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361)
where visiting hours will take place on Sunday from 6 to 8
pm. The funeral will take place at A H Brown Funeral Home on
Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the
Hillside Cemetery, Springhill.
As Frank was a Cancer Survivor,
donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the charity of your
choice.
The funeral service can be viewed, and
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Frank's online
memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook
page.
Due to allergies, No Scents
please.