John Frederick Lunt Sr.

John Frederick
Lunt Sr., 78
YARMOUTH -- John Frederick Lunt Sr., 78, of Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2011, under the loving care of Gosnell Memorial Hospice with his family at his side.
He was born on March 6, 1933, in Weymouth, Mass., to Frederick E. and Isabella J. Lunt, and was the beloved stepson of Evelyn Russell Lunt. John grew up in Danville, and is a graduate of Edward Little High School and the University of New Hampshire.
As an entrepreneur, he was involved over his life time in several different business areas. He began his professional career with IBM as an account manager. In 1963, he founded Intervale Industries/Carroll Industries, Inc., a kitchen cabinet and Formica business. He sold that business in 1976 and subsequently became the Executive Director and Administrator of the Volvo International Tennis Tournament as well as Executive Director of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce in North Conway, N.H.
From 1980-1982 he was an investment broker and tax shelter co-coordinator for Mosley, Hallagarten Estabrook and Weeden in Barre, Vt.
In 1982, Mr. Lunt, along with his partner John Orestis, founded North Country Associates and served as Chief Financial Officer and Managing General Partner until his retirement. North Country is recognized as a quality provider of health care services in the Northeast owning and/or managing 30 facilities in New England.
John loved being a part of his children's lives, and became heavily involved with volunteering or helping facilitate their skiing activities. His home was always open to young people who needed a father figure or just closer family ties.
He loved the water, and his Whaler sailboat and wooden mahogany boat became vehicles for close family times and bringing friends together.
John loved people and facilitating togetherness often hosting gatherings either at his home or on his toys.
He designed and built beautiful furniture and loved restoring antique cars.
John is survived by his wife 'Jeanne' of 10 years; son Brian of Pittsburgh, Pa., son Rick and his wife Darci of Charlotte, Vt., daughter Martha McCarthy and husband Dan of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and daughter Julie Ann Connary and her husband Col. Shane Connary of Colorado Springs, Colo. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Austen and Spencer Lunt, Megan, Tricia and Jessica McCarthy, and Allison Connary; as well as many step children and grand step children.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Friday, May 20, from 5-8 p.m., at the Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 21, from 1-4 p.m., at the Falmouth Country Club, One Congressional Drive, Falmouth. A private burial will be held at the family's convenience. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making contributions to:
Sedgewood Commons
Activities Program
22 North Brook Rd.
Falmouth, Maine 04105
or Gosnell Memorial Hospice
11 Hunnewell Rd.
Scarborough, Maine 04074
John Frederick
Lunt Sr.
Lindquist Funeral Home
Funeral Home & Cremation Service
846-4011