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Robert Hunt Obituary

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
Published by Lowell Sun on Jun. 29, 2008.

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Anne Marie Martin & Frani Dodge

July 1, 2008

To Pappy's family,
Frani and I always got the biggest kick out of his jokes at cribbage. Sometimes we didn't understand a word he said because he would be laughing so hard at himself telling the jokes. What a great guy. We have missed him a lot. May he rest in peace. God bless him.
Anne Marie and Frani

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Debbie Vogel

June 30, 2008

Pappy was my coach, my friend and a great mentor. He was truly a father figure to us girls in those early days of women's track and cross country at Harvard. Pappy cajoled me, inspired me, and entertained me with stories that I will remember forever.
I was fortunate to reconnect with Pappy at my 25th reunion (see the picture of the class of '80 and Pappy at our wild get-together). Since then we visited occasionally on the phone. I always came away from those conversations learning something new or fascinating about Pappy. I had no idea how old he was until he told me about his High School soccer team winning the state title in mid-30's and I did the math!
The last time Pappy and I spoke he told me that he hadn't given up hope that he could beat this latest challenge. He said he was going to fight to the finish. That's what he taught his teams and that's how he lived his life. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Theresa Moore

June 30, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Pappy was a wonderful coach and friend to me during my days at Harvard and beyond, always encouraging me to reach farther than I thought I ever could. I will miss him but he will always be in my thoughts.

John Pelley

June 30, 2008

Pappy we will miss you at Crib, the hardest Hand shake and the worst jokes JP

Kathy Boshar

June 29, 2008

Ron, Karyn & Family. We extend our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. As you know, Pap was a big part of Christopher's life and Chris considered Pappy his 'best friend'. He loved Pappy from the day he met him to the day of his passing. He always stopped in for a visit when he was home from school. God Bless. Kathy, Steve & Christopher

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