Christopher Hunt Rawlings

Christopher Hunt Rawlings, 43
    KENNEBUNK-- Christopher Hunt Rawlings, 43, of Kennebunk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
     Born in Nowalk, Conn., Chris is the son of the late William E. Rawlings and Arlene Hunt Rawlings of Kennebunk. The Rawlings family have been residents of the Kennebunks for over 30 years starting as summer residents at Kennebunk Beach.
     A 1987 graduate of Boston University, Chris lived and worked in Boston for 20 years. An accomplished chef who was fluent in French, Italian, and German, Chris worked as a production editor with Pearson Education, Inc. in Needham, Mass. Chris was a voracious reader of non fiction and in particular, presidential biographies. Chris became politically active after the 2000 election by volunteering for the National Democratic Committee.
     In 1995 Chris was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and became a volunteer with the National MS Society to offer support and advice to newly diagnosed patients.
     Chris is survived by his mother, Arlene Hunt Rawlings of Kennebunk; a brother, John T. Rawlings (Betsy) of Portsmouth, N.H.; two sisters, Susan A. Rawlings (Roberto) of Kennebunk and Lesley A. Rawlings of Arlington, Mass.; an aunt, Avery Hunt Meyers of West Bath; nieces Anuhea and Camilla Rawlings; and a nephew, Paul Rawlings.
     A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at 4 p.m. at the South Congregational Church in Kennebunkport. A reception will follow at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
    The National MS Society
     P.O. Box 4527
     New York, New York 10163
    Christopher Hunt Rawlings