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David HUNTER Obituary
David James Hunter passed away peacefully, but far too soon, at the West Parry Sound Health Centre, with his family by his side, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on May 5, 2022 at the age of 68. Adored, cherished, devoted, and most amazing loving husband and soulmate of Patricia (Pat) for almost thirty years. Beloved stepfather of Jesse Jacklin (Cassandra) and loving grandfather of Emma and William. Dear son-in-law of Jane and the late Peter Klynstra and brother-in-law of Agnes Vincent (Hector), Janet and the late Keith Smith, Judy Pearson (Phil). Dearly loved uncle of Sarah Manton (Chris) and Stephen Hunter (Ashley). Predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Verna Hunter and his brother, Edward (Ted) Hunter. Sadly missed by other relatives and friends.
Dave grew up in King City and moved to Parry Sound for his final year of high school. Their loss was our gain. He was an incredible athlete who loved all sports and played baseball and hockey as a young boy. As he got older though, it became apparent that baseball was his true passion. As a teenager in King City he was recruited to play fastball in two different Mens' Leagues. His love of baseball continued when he moved to Parry Sound where he played in the Mens' fastball League and his friends and teammates came to know him as "Catfish". He was a skilled pitcher and many a batter feared heading to the plate to face his fastballs, while the fielders on the opposing team could do little to catch his many home run hits. He started his own Masonry Contracting business at the age of twenty and never looked back. He loved his work and was still laying blocks up until last November. He rarely stopped and from Spring to Fall was working every day, including most weekends. He had the gift of gab and loved meeting new people and could talk about anything. You can bet that if he built your foundation or repaired your block wall, it would not fall down as he always went above and beyond what was required. He's probably looking down right now at any construction sites in progress thinking "they need to put some more rebar into that block wall or it needs more reinforcing". Maybe he'll build a castle out of blocks in heaven ready for when I come to join him.
Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home (705-746-5855),
81 James Street, Parry Sound, on Tuesday, May 10th from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.,
and on Wednesday, May 11th from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
A Celebration of Dave's Life will take place in the
Logan Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, May 11th, at 2:00 P.M.
Interment Foley Memorial Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.
To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.logansfuneralhome.com
Dave grew up in King City and moved to Parry Sound for his final year of high school. Their loss was our gain. He was an incredible athlete who loved all sports and played baseball and hockey as a young boy. As he got older though, it became apparent that baseball was his true passion. As a teenager in King City he was recruited to play fastball in two different Mens' Leagues. His love of baseball continued when he moved to Parry Sound where he played in the Mens' fastball League and his friends and teammates came to know him as "Catfish". He was a skilled pitcher and many a batter feared heading to the plate to face his fastballs, while the fielders on the opposing team could do little to catch his many home run hits. He started his own Masonry Contracting business at the age of twenty and never looked back. He loved his work and was still laying blocks up until last November. He rarely stopped and from Spring to Fall was working every day, including most weekends. He had the gift of gab and loved meeting new people and could talk about anything. You can bet that if he built your foundation or repaired your block wall, it would not fall down as he always went above and beyond what was required. He's probably looking down right now at any construction sites in progress thinking "they need to put some more rebar into that block wall or it needs more reinforcing". Maybe he'll build a castle out of blocks in heaven ready for when I come to join him.
Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home (705-746-5855),
81 James Street, Parry Sound, on Tuesday, May 10th from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.,
and on Wednesday, May 11th from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
A Celebration of Dave's Life will take place in the
Logan Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, May 11th, at 2:00 P.M.
Interment Foley Memorial Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated.
To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.logansfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Parry Sound News on May 7, 2022.
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Jane (Abrahams) Ebbs
May 10, 2022
So very sorry to learn of your loss ! David grew up across the street from our home in King City and I have great memories of the cutes kid on the block! He and my brother Alan had great times together and they will be reunited again now both leaving us too young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Ray paradis
May 9, 2022
Sorry for your loss, I´ll miss my morning chats and a coffee with Dave.
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