Joan Doreen Hunter (nee Murray) of Huntsville in her 86th year passed away peacefully on August 21, 2012 with her family by her side. Loving mother to Heather Hunter (Eric Cunningham) of Huntsville, Sandra Furgal (David) of Albuquerque New Mexico and Debra Hamilton of Bracebridge. Grandmother of Ryan Hunter and Marlee Hamilton.
Joan was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WW2 as a Wren Located in Halifax and PEI.
Married to John S. Hunter for 28 years she lived in Huntsville for 50 years working in several retail settings. As a young mother she also curled, volunteered and participated in the Rotary Shows of the 60’s which were popular. She served on the All Saints Church Alter Guild and the Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary as well. Joan was an avid reader all of her life and a devotee of the Huntsville Public Library. Joan will be remembered by her children, grandchildren and her many friends at the Legion Maner residence as a prideful, self-sufficient and intelligent person.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Joan Hunter will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church, Huntsville on Friday, August 24 at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, Huntsville Public Library or Algonquin Grace Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
James Anderson
Sandra,Sorry to hear of your mother’s death back in August. All the best.
Jim
Gary Munroe
To Debbie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss…my thoughts are with you all. I remember working with your mom at the pharmacy for many years and having so much fun.Always a pleasure to be around…
Hugs to you all.
Cheryl Wagg
Deb, Heather I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a very dear lady. Please accept my sympathy. I will light a candle for Joan.
She was such a beautiful person.
Cheryl
Bill Davidson
My sympathies to your family.
Karen McAuley-Smith
Debbie: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Karen
KellycCaw
Debbie and family.We are sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly & Cheryl McCaw
Fran Pilon
Heather my deepest sympathy to you and your sisters for the loss of your mom.
linda Eggers
I was sad to hear of the death of my aunt. I remember my mum’s little brother, my uncle Jack, my three adorable blonde blue eyed younger cousins and my beautiful aunt. She really was a beauty too and she was always kind to me. So much time has passed since we last saw each other.Now it is the end of an era.I am so sad. I am sorry for your loss, Heather and Sandra and Debbie but we will become closer now, I hope . We will reunite as family.