Obituary of Lillian Alberta Hunt

HUNT, Lillian Alberta, age 80, of West St. Andrews, Stewiacke, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016, surrounded by her family in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, palliative care unit, Truro. She was the daughter of the late John and Lila (Isenor) Keeping. Lillian was born in Indian Harbour and raised in Herring Cove. In her early years her favourite past time was to swim at Long Pond in Herring Cove, with her 9 siblings. Lillian met the love of her life Richard at the age of 14 and then married him on her 17th birthday, and together they raised 8 children. Lillian’s first job was at The Armview Restaurant. Then she began a career as a dipper at Moirs Chocolate Factory. She retired from the work force as a spinner at Stanfield’s in Truro. Lillian loved to bake her famous homemade bread and cinnamon rolls, but more importantly she adored cooking for her large family. She loved dancing and singing with her Buck. Lillian loved getting her hair done while reading the National Enquirer magazines. We will always remember her love for suspenseful movies, shopping and spending time with her family. Lillian leaves behind her loving husband, Richard “Buck” Hunt of 63 years. She was a loving mother to Janet, Halifax; Kathy (Dave), Mount Uniacke; Lillian Jane, Halifax; Betty (Greg), Halifax; John (Mary Lou), Truro; Lisa (Kevin), Herring Cove; Lillian is survived by her grandchildren Richard, Troy, Charlie, Pamela, Jason, Melinda, Brandon, Danielle, Emily, Bobby, Jordan, Chad, Haley, Kelly, Stephen, Justin, Dylan and Breanna. She will live on through her many children, grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, especially her newest addition, her name sake “Lilly”. Lillian also leaves behind her loving memories with her sisters, Florence, Viola, Valera, Jackie and brother, John. Lillian will always be remembered by her many nieces and nephews, as well as her and Richard’s long time friends Alex “Snider” Boudreau and Brian Burke. Lillian is predeceased by her sons Richard and Donald; granddaughter Theresa; sisters, Nina, Julia and Alice. Visitation will be 2:30 - 4 & 6 - 8pm, Sunday in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, with a funeral service at 1:30pm, Monday in St. Bridget’s Roman Catholic Church, Shubenacadie, Father Joseph Thomas officiating. Flowers would be welcomed or donations may be made to the Colchester East Hants Hospice Society. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Lillian may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com