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1934
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2020
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Lawrence Hunkler Obituary
He was born in Tewksbury, Ma., October 29, 1934, the son of Lawrence and Eva Hunkler.
He lived for several years in West Chesterfield with his occupation as an auto mechanic before becoming a resident of Care One.
He is survived by his sisters Dorothy Purinton of Charlemont , Rose Churchill of Shelburne Falls; 4 nieces and 2 nephews.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
It is suggested donations be made to the Chesterfield Fire Department, 5 North Road, Chesterfield, MA 01012.
Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home in Shelburne Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.
To send a condolence visit smithkellehefuneralhome.com.
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for Lawrence Hunkler
Beverly (George) St. Amand
April 22, 2024
Bud´s friendship and ready smile were always a blessing.
douglas fisher
May 2, 2020
Bud was a great friend, used to come to my house and visit all the time, hepled me build a few Model T fords and kept my cars running for me. Sure have and going to miss his visits here. A good guy.
May 1, 2020
Bud was a good neighbor and just a very sweet man. I used to help him with his mail when I was heading up the Post Office in W. Chesterfield. He had a warm and ready smile and was always kind and funny, too. My sympathies to his family.
Steve Snow
May 1, 2020
I've known Bud since 1960. He was always a great man, funny, patient and kind. We worked with him on the farm. He loved life and people loved him...
Shirley
April 30, 2020
Oh, Im so sorry for your loss. I am the cook at spruce corner restaurant , and we saw bud every day for years. He was a sweet funny man. I actually was the cook there many years ago when it was country corner restaurant, when I was 17 , till I was 22. When I came to work there again after 17 years of working elsewhere, on my first day, bud was sitting at the counter, because hed heard I was coming to work there and he thought Id like to see a familiar face. He was just that sweet. ♥
Douglas Fisher
April 29, 2020
Bud was a great guy, we worked together on Model t's and old cars for years. Miss his visits to my place. He would all ways help you out when you asked him.
Christina Fisher
April 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
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