Frances Hunt
Oct 15, 1929 – Nov 23, 2020
Frances Isobel Hunt was born Kitchener, Ont. and died Canmore, AB.
Predeceased by parents Dr. George and Mary Watson of Waterloo, she is survived by husband Dr. Ralph Hunt; brother Doug Watson; children Peter Hunt (Susan), Mary Wilson (Jim), Jim Hunt (Kathi); grandchildren Jeremy Hunt (Alexandra), Brendan Hunt (Caleigh), Kristina Hunt; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Oscar Hunt; niece and nephew Elizabeth and Jim Watson.
Fran grew up in Kitchener-Waterloo, where her father was a popular physician and golfer. Fran attended secretarial school at McMaster University. Her parents enjoyed a summer home at Couchiching Point, Orillia where she met her sweetheart Ralph. In 1952 she married Ralph and they settled in Kitchener. Fran avidly golfed and curled at Westmount Golf Club and she volunteered at St. John’s Anglican Church and the CNIB.
Summers were spent at the Orillia cottage which was a focal point for the Hunt family and all of their relatives. In the early 1980’s, Fran and Ralph made their retirement home in Orillia. Fran was deeply connected to and ever captivated by the beauty and peace of Couchiching Point.
From an early age Fran led an active life and inspired adventure in all of her children. Fran and Ralph enjoyed travel during retirement as well as family visits at “the cottage.” During their 30 years as Florida snowbirds, Fran and Ralph made many close friends and golfed together at New Smyrna Beach. Fran was a ray of sunshine devoted to her family, always high spirited with a lively sense of humour. She was an enthusiastic reader and a lead singer in the Mary Poppins band.
Fran and Ralph were rarely apart during their 68 blessed years
of love and marriage.
In 2019 Fran and Ralph moved to Canmore to be closer to family.
Here she was well cared for by family members and the community at Origin at Spring Creek. The family thanks Dr. Quinlan and all staff at the Canmore General Hospital for their loving and devoted care.
With Covid-19 restrictions in place, the family hopes to honour Fran
in the coming year.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation.
canmorehealthfoundation.com/donate-1
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frances Hunt Oct 15 1929 Nov 23 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Canmore, Province: Alberta