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Jeffrey Hunter

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Jeffrey Hunter obituary, 1948-2019, Jamestown, RI

Jeffrey Hunter Obituary

Jeffrey Glen Hunter, 70

Jamestown, Rhode Island - Jeffrey Glen Hunter, age 70, died peacefully at his home in Jamestown, Rhode Island, on Friday, December 28, 2018, after a prolonged illness. His optimism and wit never faded.

Born in Maynard, Massachusetts, Jeff was the son of Otis Hunter and Eleanor (Bright) Hunter. He received his BS from the College of the Holy Cross, his MBA from Western New England College, and his DBA from Golden Gate University. An educator for over 35 years, Jeff spent the majority of his career as a faculty member in the Business Studies Department at Assumption College; he also taught at Merrimac College, Nichols College, and the College of the Holy Cross. Jeff ran a highly successful career counseling firm and, in the mid 1980s, was named Special Economic Advisor to Abkhasia consulting on privatization practices and business development in the former Soviet Union.

Jeff was an avid and accomplished sailor. He was also a talented musician, playing the tuba with several university and community bands for over 50 years. With a deep sense of service to others, Jeff volunteered at numerous organizations throughout his life, most recently at Catholic Charities, the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families (as a foster parent), the Salvation Army, and the Genesis Center.

Jeff is lovingly remembered by his wife Wendy Samter; his daughters Lisa Hunter-Mason with her husband John Mason, and Laura Hunter with her husband David Yarter, both of Sturbridge, Massachusetts; his grandchildren, Ashley, Meredith, Ethan, Nicholas, Alex, and Benjamin; his siblings David Hunter with his wife Pamela of Providence, Rhode Island, Judith Linquata with her husband Louis of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Laurie Kelly with her husband Michael of Fernandina Beach, Florida, James Hunter with his wife Jean of Lovell, Maine and Chappaquiddick, Massachusetts, and Gregory Hunter with his wife Lynn of Sudbury, Massachusetts; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Jeff's family would like to extend its deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Oncology and Hematology Department at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tufts Medical Center Prostate Cancer Research Fund, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, #231, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111.

A celebration of Jeff's life will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, Rhode Island. After the ceremony, friends and family are invited to a luncheon at the Conanicut Yacht Club, 40 Bay View Drive, Jamestown, Rhode Island.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2019.

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France Hunter

February 5, 2019

Dear Wendy,
The Celebration of Life for Jeffrey on Saturday was truly the most moving experience I've had in recent memory. Each heartfelt eulogy added new dimension to the composition of Jeffrey's life. I can only hope that I have had even a fraction of the positive impact that he had when my time comes around. It was so touching to hear your beautiful words, Greogory's, Lisa's and those of his lifelong friend. Each generation was represented including the touching song of his sweet (and talented) granddaughter.

And the gospel choir was so uplifting and brought me right back to your wedding day in that tent overlooking a stormy sea. The contrast of the raging wind and the uplifting harmony of the choir was at once menacing and exhilarating. Just like life. And so much truer than the illusion of riding off into the sunset together.

I loved bearing witness and celebrating Jeffrey's life with all of you; a little bittersweet looking in at your extraordinary family from a distance. But I just wanted you to know that you are all ever in my heart and often in my thoughts. And that I will always remember Jeffrey's quircky kindness and offbeat humor. He was truly one of a kind.
With love,
France

Jan Tomashunas- Grady

January 14, 2019

I remember Jeff. His laugh, his love of sailing, his charm. It has been many years since Jeff and I last spoke. But what is most inspiring, most memorable,
most telling are his daughters, Lisa and Laura. They are strong, kind, highly intelligent accomplished women, mothers, professionals and most of all, daughters. Jeff's legacy lives on!

Kay Tomashunas

January 14, 2019

I remember Jeff so well - his optimism, sense of fun, intelligence and inquisitive nature. Warmest wishes to his children, wife, extended family and friends. I know that he will be greatly missed.

Earnie Ray

January 14, 2019

Belated , My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3

January 14, 2019

Those who pass on God Keeps in his memory because he cares for them. Sorry for your loss.

January 14, 2019

My deepest condolence to the beloved family. May you find comfort in this passage. God says at 2 Kings 20:5, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. Here I am healing you."

January 14, 2019

May God comfort and strengthen your family during this time of deep sorrow. God will remember those who pass on in death because they are precious in his eyes. John 6:40.

J B

January 14, 2019

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family of Jeffrey Hunter during this time of deep sorrow. those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 116:15

January 8, 2019

I was a classmate of Jeff's at Holy Cross and, although our paths never crossed again after college, always considered him a friend. My deepest condolences to his family.

Dave Hinchen

January 7, 2019

I never really got to know Jeff and that was my loss. I am director of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps New England and interviewed and accepted Jeff into IVC at a placement at Genesis Center in Providence. Jeff was very much looking forward to working there and sharing his skills with the clients at Genesis. Unfortunately, that never came to be. We at IVC have missed getting to know him. Prayers and peace to the family.

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