Robert S. Hunt Sr.

Robert S. Hunt Sr. Harvard University track coach, Navy vet; 89 CHELMSFORD Robert S. Hunt Sr., Lt. Commander USN Retired, 89, a resident of Chelmsford since 1968, died on Friday, June 27, 2008. He was the husband of the late Audrey A. (Gremley) Hunt. Robert served his country for many years retiring from the Navy as a Lt. Commander in 1968. He received his Master's Degree in Physical Education from Springfield College. He was known as "Pappy" to his family and friends. After his retirement from the USN, Pappy coached track at Harvard University where he was instrumental in starting the first woman's track program serving as head coach until his retirement in 1984. He is survived by his five children, Robert Hunt Jr. and his wife, Rita of Charlotte NC, Sandra Gauding and her husband, David of Chesterfield, MO, Judith Mercado and her husband, Greg of Bristol, NH, Cynthia Harrington and her husband, Daniel of Merrimack, NH, and Ronald Hunt and his wife, Karyn of Dracut, MA, eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild, He was also the brother of the late Ivan and Richard Hunt, and Janice Porter. HUNT Robert S. Hunt Sr., Lt. Commander USN Retired, 89, of Chelmsford, died on Friday, June 27, 2008. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 11 o'clock. Interment will take place at a later date in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's name to the VNA and Hospice of Greater Lowell, P.O. Box, 1965, Lowell, MA 01853. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com