Converse Peirce Hunter

I will never forget him -or any of you!

I remember standing next to him and his gentle wisdom with its social conscience. He, also, was an excellent pastoral counsel. We loved him dearly.

I still miss Con. Now that we live in Rochester again we pass by the house and think of all our happy times together, with great love.

Dear Dottie and family,

My heart goes out to you all for the passing of such a wonderful man. I have such fond memories of Connie and am thankful for your letting me know about his death.

I will always remember hearing him preaching at the Hancock Point Chapel, my being with your family at the Converse/Peirce reunion in Weathersfield at the great aunts, and my visiting with Connie and you when I was a teenager at a time when your kids were very young.

He was such an intelligent, thoughtful and caring man. He will be missed.

Don and Joyce Peirce

Our prayers to the Hunter family. We have such fond memories of Connie from our many vacations at the Hunter cottage on Squam Lake. We still vacation on Squam--
such a special place and take a boat ride to Bean Cove where our family spent
special times! With prayers and fond memories- the Nazarenko family

First off let me say my thoughts and prayers go out to all friends and family of Mr. Hunter. My name is Converse Peirce, son of William and Jan Peirce of Warwick, New York. I am 16 years old and I believe I am related to Converse Hunter. I found this page by googling my name and ended up here. At a wedding I attended when I was about 5 or 6 I believe I met Converse Hunter. If someone could please contact me with any information about a possible family tie I would very much appreciate it. You can Email me at [email protected] or contact me via facebook by searching me ( I am the only Converse Peirce on facebook) Thank you for any help on the matter, again my deepest condolences to Mr.Hunter's family and friends.

Dear Dotty, and all the family,
Yesterday I thought of you all day, wishing I could be present at Conny's memorial service. You Hunters have been an important part of my life ever since we met in 1956, first in New York City and then at your wedding in Maryland. Conny's absence will leave a big hole in the world.
May God bless you all, with all the blessings that you need in adjusting to life without Conny. Please plan to come to Maine to visit me/us.
Fondly,
Ginny Derr

Nat and family,

I have such fond memories of your father and how he and your mother welcomed your motley crew of law school friends into their home.

His life was clearly motivated in service to the church, others and his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate his life tomorrow.

Ronda O'Donnell

Darcy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. What a remarkable man! Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family!

Kim and Mike Damon

Dear Dottie: Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We just had a call from our middle son in NC who read of Connie's passing on the internet. I recall with great joy the many years we shared working on Irondequoit and the Greater Rochester scene. But perhaps the greatest sense of satisfaction for both of us was when we worked (for a long time) to get a full-time chaplain at Rochester General and then at Strong Hospital. I recall the lunches we shared that were sprinkled with laughs, jokes, and celebratory martinis. Blessings to you and the family.Bob and Sally

Gosh, I remember when your wonderful family first came to Rochester and how happy all of us at Summerville were to have such a warm and engaging role model as a pastor. It was Connie who imbued in me the importance of "giving back" every day - and I would surely not still be working for a non-profit if it hadn't been for his influence. I loved that he didn't mind when I abandoned the Presbyterian path for Judaism - he understood that having a meaningful spiritual life was of prime importance - less so which brand it was. Enjoy your years of memories - and the ones others will share with you during this time. I hope all your hearts find peace.

David and I so enjoyed Connie's company at the Hunter Family Reunion at Aunt Chris and Uncle John's in Gettysburg. We grew very fond of him very quickly. We are very sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and heal your hearts at this time.

Dotty,
Bill Young sent me the article and Connie's passing.
He was a role model for me---the kind of Presbyertian miinister and servant I hoped I could be.
I am holding you, now, in my prayers, the one he loved and who loved him for many, many years.

Love and peace,
Barbara (Young) Jonoes-Hagedorn

What a true gem.....Dot...I hope you and your family can find comfort within each other ....what a fine man Connie !

My love and sympathy to Dottie, all the children and grandchildren, and extended family, who are grieving the death of a remarkable human being. He was my friend, mentor, "father confessor," role model for ministry, and font of both wisdom and deep humor. His favorite theological word was compassion - he was its embodiment. I will never forget him. Steve Michie, for Joan Huenemann, Julia, Jonathan Michie

Our sympathies to the entire Hunter family. Connie was such an important part of our lives - literally from birth...to marriage..and beyond. I will miss him! I will remember his compassion and his leadership.
Peace! Becky Young and her family

My heart reaches out in sympathy to the family of my dear and respected friend. Such an extra-ordinary ministry and life! I treasure the memories of our family's relationship. Debbie Miller

There are not too many truly good people in this world who strive for peace and justice never giving up. Conny was one. He was also a true friend and wonderful pastor to many. We miss him already.
Joan Huenemann Michie and family

Farewell to a great friend and peacemaker

Jack Malinowski, Philadelphia, Pa.

Blessings and comfort to the family of a beautiful man who gave much to others and knew that he was loved.

Connie was a perceptive pastoral role model for us as a young couple, an articulate advocate for the advancement of peace and justice in the human community, and he.and Dottie became dear and respected friends. Ann and David McFarlane (Charlottesville, VA)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

In the short time I knew him, it was clear to me that he was an honorable and good man. I feel genuinely blessed by the conversation and time with him Thanksgiving night.

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Nat, my prayers are with you and your family.

We are truly saddened by the passing of this great man, Connie Hunter. His greatness was a sum of many smaller parts, excluding his height of course :), relative acts of kindness and generosity that made an indelible impression on Debbie and I. He was so so gracious in allowing my grandfather to particpate in marrying us in June 1974; we hear his kind voice and his remarkably timeless words each June when we listen to our wedding replayed on our anniversary. Those words seemed like small seeds back then, yet they have grown into the "tall trees" that Connie often referred to, truly beacons in our lives. We are forever grateful for the influence he has had on our lives. May God bless him and his family, providing the comfort and support for them as Connie did for so many others.
With deepest respect and admiration,