Alan Hurlburt Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

June 4, 1939

DIED

July 10, 2014

AGE

LOCATION

Leeds, Massachusetts

LEEDS - Alan G. Hurlburt, 75, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Linda Manor Nursing Care facility in Leeds.Alan was born June 4, 1939, in Holyoke. Alan was the son of Betty and George Hurlburt. He lived in Holyoke most of his life and graduated from John J. Lynch, Jr., High School and...

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Although you were a great teacher in Junior High, Mr. Hurlburt, no one could spark interest in me in Social Studies - sorry for that. But many, many years later our paths crossed again, Alan, and we became grown-up friends and you were able to help me in many ways - more than you can know. You scared me at first when we first reconnected because I wasn't sure where I knew you from until I was going through old yearbooks and I knew that distinct voice was from my previous teacher! You went...

Diane Provost

July 13, 2020 | HOLYOKE, MA | Friend

God bless!

Leah Morceau

July 25, 2014 | Phoenix, AZ

In my 4 years at Westfield State, I felt Alan was the best offensive basketball player I ever played with. He was a scoring machine, with a picture perfect "jump shot." He also invented the Face Dribble. Heaven picked up a good player in Alan. God bless, Zook, 1963

Jack Smith

July 25, 2014 | W Palm Beach,, FL

Al is a great friend. We feel incredibly grateful to have known him so well during the last four months of his life. He was an awesome neighbor. In the short time that we knew him, he had a tremendous impact on our lives. We will never forget his smile and warmth. Missing you, Al!

Rachel & Ryan

July 24, 2014 | Amherst, MA

The 55th Holyoke H.S. reunion (October 2012) afforded me the opportunity to renew my childhood friendship with Alan. In spite of a 50-year hiatus, we reconnected on many levels. Since then we have talked monthly on a wide range of topics—sports (especially football & basketball), politics, sports, adolescent experiences, sports, relationships, teaching, coaching, mentoring, resilience, and spirituality. I always looked forward to our conversations, and felt a strong, brotherly bond with Alan....

Rich Gerhardt

July 24, 2014 | Petaluma, CA

First met Allan when I was in Jr.High.A great teacher and good friend afterwards.He will be missed by many!!

Bill Dyer

July 23, 2014 | Phx, AZ

With fond memories of times at BHS - Social Studies became real! I can't imagine how many lives he touched.

Jane (Robinson) Beckland

July 21, 2014 | North Fort Myers, FL

Mr. Hurlburt sparked my interest in history and that become the focus of my profession. May he rest in peace.

Bill McCrea

July 21, 2014 | Raleigh, NC

Alan, thanks for all your encouragement, you helped me more than you know, you are a great help to mankind, RIP

Bill Fradet

July 20, 2014 | Agawam, MA

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