Jacqueline M. Hunter

JACQUELINE M. HUNTER BEDFORD – Jacqueline M. (de Mars) Hunter, 54, died Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Catholic Medical Center, in Manchester. She was born on December 31, 1953, in Brighton, MA, the daughter of George and Rosemarie (Lane) de Mars. She was a resident of Bedford, NH since 1986. Prior to this she resided in Holden, MA. Ms. Hunter was a special education teacher for Litchfield Middle School. She loved children and animals. Members of her family in addition to her father, include; her 2 sons, Matthew Tavares, of Winooski, VT; Daniel Tavares, of Bedford, NH; 2 brothers, Paul J. de Mars, of Manchester; Andrew L. de Mars, of Alexandria, VA; nieces, nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. IN HER LIFE: She was predeceased by her sister, Michele Banas, and by her mother, Rosemarie (Lane) de Mars. SERVICES: Calling hours will be Wednesday, September 3, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street, corner of Union Street, in Manchester. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11:00 A.M. at Bethany Covenant Church, 1 Covenant Way, in Bedford, NH. It has been suggested that those who wish may make memorial gifts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101, in memory of Ms. Hunter.