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Louise Hunt Obituary
Area Historic Preservationist
TEWKSBURY -- Louise Katherine (Russo) Hunt, R.N., age 82, a resident of Tewksbury for 57 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2014, after a brave struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was surrounded by three generations of her loving family throughout her illness and in each of her final days.
Louise was the beloved wife of David Truesdale Hunt of Tewksbury, married 61 years.
Born in Malden on May 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Verna (Keddy) Russo.
Louise attended the Melrose Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for many years prior to beginning her family.
She was intensely involved in area historic preservation, genealogy and antiques. In addition, she was a member of and served as an archivist for the Lowell Historical Society, the Tewksbury Historical Society, St. Anne's Historical Society, the Tewksbury Hospital Public Health Museum, and the Whistler House in Lowell.
Louise and Dave enjoyed travel in their R.V. and spent winters in Crystal River, FL.
In addition to her husband Dave, she is survived by three daughters, Carolyn (Lyndy) Fallica of Reading, Lisa Decker and Donna (Dodie) Dickenson, both of Londonderry, NH; one sister, Joan M. Russo of Sterling; as well as four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
HUNT -- Louise K. (Russo). Calling hours are Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 14 Treble Cove Road, North Billerica. Private interment will be at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louise's memory may be made to the Tewksbury Historical Society, P.O. Box 522, Tewksbury, MA 01876. www.farmeranddee.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Louise Hunt
November 17, 2019
Always looked forward to visiting Louise and always enjoyed her company when we were kids. She is in heaven now and with our precious Lord, I'm sure. Love, cousin Lois Cafrella Scott.
Ed Bellegarde
November 25, 2014
Dave, Lyndy,Lisa and Dodie it is with great
sadness that we learned Weezies passing. As
you know we were close friends during our
years at St. Anne's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL.
With Love, Jane and Ed
November 25, 2014
What a beautiful lady. So nice to be able to claim her as one of my 2nd cousins. Remember visits when we were both little. Always looked forward to seeing Aunt Verna, Uncle John, Louise and Joanie. God's love and peace to all. Lois Cafrella Scott, Friendship, NY.
Pat & Fred Brown
November 24, 2014
Louise was a best friend for our years in Tewksbury. My friend for walks around the neighborhood; my friend for Youth Group at St. Anne's; my friend in all ways.
Fred & Dolores Brown
November 24, 2014
Louise, Mrs. Hunt to us, touched our lives as teenagers in St. Anne's youth group, memories that have defined our lives. All the Hunt family will be in our prayers and know that Louise loved well and was well loved by all who knew her.
Fred and Dolores (Silva) Brown
Kelly Jameson
November 23, 2014
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved family member.
Lucy Fenton Thompson
November 23, 2014
Deep condolences to Dave and Louise's daughters. Lots of wonderful memories of a loving caring person. So glad we (Edie & I) got to visit this past summer.
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