It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Donald
"Donnie" Hugh Hunter, age 56, of Springhill.
Donnie passed away after a battle with Cancer at the Cumberland
Regional Health Care Centre on Monday, November 16, 2015 with family
by his side.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, he as a
son of Eleanor Blanchard of Amherst, NS.
Donnie
worked at Surrette Battery for over 30 years. He was an avid
golfer and dart player. He loved spending time at his camp
on the River Phillip, and taking outings on his Side by
Side. He always looked forward to time with his family and
extended family. He had a special relationship with his
grandson JJ Morrisey.
In addition to his
mother, he will be sadly missed by his wife Brenda Forshner Canning,
Springhill; children Colleen and Adam; step children Jerry,
Jason and Timmy; several grandchildren and great grandchildren;
siblings Herb (Karen), Westville, Margaret (Wayne) Sullivan, Cold
Brook, NS, Mac (Trudy), Nappan and Ross (Adrian), Sidney, Cape Breton,
brother in law Pat Watkins, Windsor, NS; several nieces and nephews;
his fur baby Sammy.
He was predeceased by his
sister Geraldine Watkins.
Arrangements have
been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, NS 5 McFarlane
St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). Cremation has taken
place. A private graveside service will take place at the
North Street Roman Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
Donations may be made to the charity of your
choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Donnie's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the funeral home Facebook page.