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April Hunter Obituary
HOLDEN - April A. (Balcom) Hunter, 53, passed away at home comforted by her husband and dearest friends on Monday, December 22, 2014 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Worcester and raised in Auburn and had lived in Holden since 1992.
She leaves her loving husband of 17 years, Michael J. Hunter who has been by her side for 25 years; her father, William Balcom and his wife Anita of Fruitland Park, FL; her mother, Linda (Baer) Maggiore and her husband Anthony of Englewood, FL; a sister, Joanne Balcom of Worcester; and nephews and nieces.
April graduated from Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing with her RN, Assumption College earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then she earned a master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She was an Occupational Health Practitioner at Marlborough Hospital Medworks in Southborough. Previously, she was a nurse practitioner with the emergency medicine group at UMass Memorial Medical Center for many years. April enjoyed needle work, quilting, and watching and feeding her backyard birds. She was an avid and dedicated gardener. April loved vacationing with her life-long, forever friends at Ocean Park and spending summers at Ocean View Campground both in Maine.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation hours on Saturday, Dec. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A private committal service will be held at Walnut Grove Cemetery in North Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, visit
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for April Hunter
January 13, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dave and Rosemary
Lorena Gadbois
December 30, 2014
Ray and I were sorry to hear about your loss.
Kenneth Winters
December 29, 2014
Dear Mike, I was so very saddened to hear from Rich Nydam about April's illness and passing. Connie and I share in your time of loss and are keeping you in prayer today and in the days to come. You are welcome to get in contact with me if I can be of any help or encouragement to you. God bless and keep you and all who loved your dear wife, April.
Beth Porcaro Grady
December 28, 2014
Mike: There are no words to describe how much April will be missed. She would have been amazed at the services yesterday. You were so strong as were her parents. Julie and Sue wrote the eulogy to perfection--capturing the essence of the April we all know and loved.
This is one of my favorite poems. I hope it helps you in the days ahead.
The Little Ship
I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea. The setting sun tinted his white sails with a golden light, and as he disappeared from sight a voice at my side whispered, “He is gone”.
But the sea was a narrow one. On the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered to watch and wait in happy expectation. Suddenly they caught sight of the tiny sail and, at the very moment when my companion had whispered, “He is gone” a glad shout went up in joyous welcome, “Here he comes!”
Jim Snowden
December 27, 2014
Very sorry for your loss Mike.
Irene Hureau
December 27, 2014
April may you rest in peace. I'll never forget our good times together at Marlboro Hospital. Mike so sorry for your loss.
Kim Hueras
December 27, 2014
Dearest Mike. My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of April. I knew April through my sister Katie Nolen. We had some wonderful times on girls weekend in Maine. I know the enormous loss you feel, but please try to hold to knowing April is at peace and she and my sister Katie are together holding hands and smiling down on all of us.
linda roukat-howarth
December 26, 2014
Till we meet again my dear high school friend. Rest now... we can share stories again someday.
Gregg & Daphne Lord
December 26, 2014
We are so sorry to hear that April has passed. I know she made you incredibly happy and was your partner in life. She was a wonderful person who helped so many during her life.
Our thoughts will be with you.
Gregg & Daphne
Mike Sullivan
December 25, 2014
Very sorry for your loss, Mike. Be well.
Sandy and Sam
December 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Mike. April will certainly be missed at Ocean View.
Christine Beres
December 25, 2014
Mike,
So sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful person. Dave Tauber and Christine Beres
PJ
December 25, 2014
April, As you shine forever from above,You will Always be Remembered for All that you gave to Us, Love, a smile,even a tear or two from laughing, crying, and of course from caring!!! I will Cherish all the memories we had over the years at Marlborough, you were a True Mentor to Me!!!!
Robin Alm
December 25, 2014
Mike,
So sorry for your loss. April was an amazing person. Her spirit will live on.
Tim Fisk
December 25, 2014
Mike, I am so sad to hear this news. Stay strong my friend in these trying times. Sending you thoughts and prayers for strength.
Anthony Cerini
December 24, 2014
Mike, So sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Condolences from Western Mass
Winona Balcom-Jaskolka
December 24, 2014
I was blessed to have April as my niece. She did so much for my mother her grandmother. I can only hope she knew how much I appreciated all she did. She helped so many in her long medical career as well as all of us in the family. She will be dearly missed. She left us too soon. What a wonderful person. Rest in peace. Nonie
Carol and Fred Slauenwhite
December 24, 2014
Mike, So sorry to hear about your loss.our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Sondra Baer
December 24, 2014
Mike: We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your loving wife, April. Please be assured that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Sondra Baer
December 24, 2014
Mike,
Sara, Elizabeth, Sam and I want to express our heartfelt condolences for your loss. The good Lord will only place on us what we can handle. You are a rock my friend but if you need an ear to listen do not hesitate to call...any hour. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Rowe Family
Katie Brown
December 24, 2014
Mike, We are so sorry for your loss of April. We are thinking of you.
Jack and Katie Brown
Garry & Diana Baer
December 24, 2014
Mike - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are sorry for your loss. April was a wonderful person, and her smile & memory will always be with us.
Linda Soucy
December 24, 2014
Mike - I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your beloved April will be in my thoughts and prayers.
December 24, 2014
Dear Michael-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Erika & Andy Rivers
Charles & Laura Landry
December 24, 2014
Michael, Our most heart felt condolences go out to you and April's family. We are truly sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
A Friend
December 24, 2014
sweet mike,
so sad to hear the news of sweet april!! You were a cute couple!!! May she rest in peace,with God now!!! I'll keep you both in my prayers & thoughts, my friends!!!
Tamme Gadbois
December 24, 2014
Mike so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May April be a mission angel for all of you.
Sharon Carmichael
December 23, 2014
I will always treasure the fond memories that I have working with April at Marlborough Hospital.May she rest in peace.My deepest sympathies to the families.
Ellen Kennedy
December 23, 2014
You are in our thoughts, love Ellen and JP
December 23, 2014
Mike you are in our thoughts, love JP and Ellen Kennedy
Dave Cormier
December 23, 2014
Michael
So sorry to hear this news. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Chuck Laliberte
December 23, 2014
Mike, there are not any words that fully express how terrible it is to lose such a wonderful person. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Melanie (Berryman) Tretheway
December 23, 2014
My thoughts are with you all at this time. I remember April in high school, she was so bright, a lot of fun and knew her future was in nursing. A lot of good times back then. I haven't seen her in many years and it saddens me to think I won't get another opportunity. Seeing the notes left for you all - she touched a lot of lives, was loved and will be missed. God Bless.
everett blodgett
December 23, 2014
Mike,I am so sorry for your loss
Erin Lucas-Mara
December 23, 2014
April you will be missed by many
Tara Perry
December 23, 2014
Michael, I am so sorry for your loss...
Frannie Lucas
December 23, 2014
Im so sorry for your lose Mike please find peace in knowing April was a wonderful co-worker and Friend forever you both will be in my Prayers
December 23, 2014
Mike and family,
I am sad to hear about the loss of April,comforted to know she is not in pain anymore. You too are both so kind and caring,I know many people will be there for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Kathy Berry
Taryn Kennedy
December 23, 2014
Mike, she will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss. She was loved wherever she worked. From all her friends and colleagues at Marlborough ED.
Aaron and Lynn Reed
December 23, 2014
Our prayers are with you Michael.
Ken &Carmen Taylor
December 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss Mike. We only knew you thru Bill Benoit. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Mike Barry
December 23, 2014
Mike, my condolences to you in the passing of April.
December 23, 2014
May she rest in peace. She will truely be missed. My thoughts are with her family during this time.
Liz Davis Rettig
December 23, 2014
Mikey
Can't believe it
I'm so sorry
Jin Gosselin
December 23, 2014
In sorry for your loss
Keith and Marie Ventimiglia
December 23, 2014
Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending our deepest condolences, The Ventimiglia Family
SVH ER Staff
December 23, 2014
Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Emergency Department Staff of St. Vincent Hospital
Susan McCombe
December 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find some peace in knowing that April is a rest now and I'm sure watching over all of you.
Bill Dunn
December 23, 2014
So sorry to read this Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron Ayotte
December 23, 2014
Mike.. I am so sorry for your loss. On behalf of the Marlborough Fire Department, please accept our condolences.
Dan & Cathy Usher
December 23, 2014
April,
You will always be in my heart, my thoughts and my wonderful memories. I will miss you dearly!
Paul Cutler
December 23, 2014
Michael, Pier's and my prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. May God grant you strength and peace during the next several days. God Bless.
Linda Moriarty
December 23, 2014
Mike, I am so sorry to hear of April's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 23, 2014
Oh Michael. Words cannot express the sadness I felt in reading this. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and yours during this difficult time. Peace and solace to you my friend.
John and Jane Beahn
December 23, 2014
Mike and family,
We are saddened to learn of April's passing. She touched so many lives and was such a wonderful person. She will always be close at heart. Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless
Deb & Mike Clapp
December 23, 2014
Mike, we are so sorry.Thinking of you and holding you close to our hearts.
Debra J. Maddox, RN, BSN, OCN
December 23, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
December 23, 2014
We are deeply saddened by the news of April's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy and Bob Cerrati
Anne Riley-Street
December 23, 2014
April,
You were the light of many lives! I am truly blessed to have known and worked with you. You will always be in my heart!
Bob Bemis
December 23, 2014
Mike and Family, deepest sympathies for you, loss of April.
Bill and Sandy Brunelle
December 23, 2014
Dear Mike, our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so lucky to have known April and will keep her in our hearts always
Gary Marlborough
December 23, 2014
May the road rise up to meet her.
May the wind always be at her back.
May the sun shine on her face,
The rains fall soft upon her fields and,until you meet again (and you will),
May God hold her in the palm of his hand.
Ellie Johnson
December 23, 2014
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of April's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellie Johnson
Ed McNamara
December 23, 2014
Mike,
On behalf of the office staff and Board of Directors of CMEMSC our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wife April. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Laurie Benoit
December 23, 2014
Mike, sorry to hear about April. Thoughts and Prayers with you and your family.
John & Becky Austin
December 23, 2014
Our thoughts are with you
Peter Laitinen
December 22, 2014
Mike you are in my prayers
Peter Laitinen
December 22, 2014
Mike words cannot tell you how sad I am to hear of Aprils passing God bless
Lee & Cathy Farr
December 22, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Harwick
December 22, 2014
Dear April,
I will think of you every time I am at the ocean or pet a puppy or hug the loves of my life. I love how much you light up talking about Mike and how dearly your love your family. You made a difference in so many lives, and you will stay in my heart for the rest of mine. I love you dearly.
Gary Suter
December 22, 2014
Mike, Donna and I are very saddened to hear of April's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
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