It is with sadness that we must announce the peaceful passing
of Arthur "Art" Hunter, age 76 of Springhill.
Arthur passed away at All Saints Hospital, Springhill on Saturday,
November 22, 2014.
Born December 5, 1937 in
Springhill, he was a son of the late Arthur Warren & Margaret
(Murphy) Hunter.Growing up in Springhill as a young boy, he was an
avid baseball player. In later years a great bowler which he was very
proud of and he won many trophies. In later years he was in Automotive
Business working for Sheppards Automotive. He then moved to Moncton
where he worked for Summer Tire as a parts purchaser for 35 years. He
finished his career at Oxford Frozen Foods. Art made many friends
during his working career. Art loved to dance and have fun.
Art is survived by his loving companion Jannis
Leggett and her daughters Barbie and Jannis and their dog, Honey, his
faithful companion that he loved very much; Art is also survived by
his son Gerald (Elma) Hunter of Oxford; daughter Lorna Jean (Michael)
Weaver of Albert Mines,NB; two grandchildren, Brandy Weaver-Johnston
(Brian) and Jason Weaver (Lisa); great grandchildren, Sammy
, Dustin, Dream & Chelsea Weaver; brothers, Danny (Jesse) and
Larry (Lorna); as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife,
Jean, brothers, Clayton Murphy, Kenneth Hunter; sister, Kay
Hunter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown
Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-667-8777) where
visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, from 1 to 3 pm.
The funeral service will follow immediately at 3 pm on November 25,
2014 at 3 pm. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemtery,
Springhill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Canadian
Diabetic Association.
Private condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through
the funeral home Facebook page.