Jean Ellen Hunter

1939 - 2022

Jean Ellen Hunter, 82, passed away at Market Street Assisted Living in Palm Coast, Fla. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Jean was born in Kingston on Oct. 11, 1939, to Joseph and Catherine Comiskey.

She graduated from Kingston High School, Kingston, in 1957; Summa Cum Laude from Misericordia University, Dallas; and received a Ph.D. in English literature from Loyola University, Chicago, Ill. She began her academic career as an English literature instructor at St. Joseph's College, now the home of the National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Md.; was an English literature professor at Essex Community College, Essex, Md.; later becoming dean of humanities, and was appointed as the chair of the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges. In Florida, she was vice president for academic affairs at Broward Community College, now Broward University, Fort Lauderdale.

After her retirement to Palm Coast, Fla., Jean became an active volunteer for various Palm Coast charities, primarily the Flagler County Education Foundation, where she served as staff member, board member and chair at different times. She was a member of the University Women of Flagler County and the Rotary Club of Palm Coast.

She also helped raise her husband, Bob's two sons, James and Joseph, when they lived with her and Bob for a number of years.

Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert H. Hunter; his children, Ruth Hunter-Govetas and James Hunter; grandchildren, Eleni and Bobby Govetas; and brothers, Robert (Nancy), Richard (Shirley) and James Comiskey.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Catherine Comiskey; sister, Catherine Comiskey; and stepson, Joseph Hunter.

The loving care provided by Market Street Assisted Living and Kindred Hospice is greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be announced in the near future.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's memory may be made to Flagler County Education Foundation, https://www.flagleredfoundation.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craigflaglerpalms.com for the Hunter family.