David Peterson "Pete" Hunter

1938 - 2022

David Peterson "Pete" Hunter

Lebanon, NH — David Peterson "Pete" Hunter, 83, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, February 11, 2022, at home in Lebanon, NH.

Pete was born March 10, 1938, in Boston, MA, a son of the Reverend Doctor David R. and Jewell (Peterson) Hunter. Pete grew up in Boston, MA and following his graduation from The Westtown School in West Chester, PA, attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME where he earned his bachelor's degree. On December 3, 1960, Pete was united in marriage with the love of his life, Louise Walker. He served in the US Army for several years and left active duty with the rank of Captain. Pete subsequently went to work for Milliken Textiles in New York City sparking a lifelong career in sales. His personable nature and love of connecting with other people made this career choice a perfect fit as he went onto roles with other companies of increasing responsibility ultimately resulting in Senior Management. The family made their home in Darien, CT for many years, before moving to Brooklyn, NY and later Stowe, VT prior to moving to Lebanon, NH.

Pete was a fun loving and gregarious individual whose universe centered around his wife and family. He worked hard and he played hard. Family time and adventure was critically important to him; he and Louise purchased a Winnebago when the girls were teenagers to explore and travel around the country. He and Louise loved doing anything outdoors including tennis, skiing, golf, being outdoors and gathering with family and friends. They purchased a vacation home on Martha's Vineyard in the late 70's, and created a lot of special memories there.

After retirement, he and Louise bought a Bed and Breakfast in Stowe, VT which they owned and ran for just over ten years.

Pete is predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Louise Hunter, and a sister, Joan Manzelmann of Middlebury, VT.

He is survived by two siblings, Stephen Hunter of Holland Patent, NY and Sara Hudson of New York, NY as well as daughters Heidi Ryder and her husband John of Boston, MA, Amy Winagle and her husband Jeff of Orford, NH, and Holly Amorosana and her husband Chris of Armonk, NY; grandchildren Geoff Ryder, Adam Ryder, Megan Winagle, Jack Winagle, Val Amorosana and Will Amorosana.

A private memorial will be held in early spring at Eastville Beach on Martha's Vineyard where a similar memorial was held for his beloved wife. Knight Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences to Pete's family may be expressed in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sail MV · PO Box 1998 · Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 (a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and perpetuating the Island's maritime heritage, culture, and skills for underprivileged local children).