We are sad to announce the passing of Desmond Albert Hunt. ‘Des’ passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 5 at 11:45PM in his 89th year. Many thanks to the Niagara Paramedics Service and the wonderful compassionate nurses at the Palliative Care floor at the Greater Niagara General Hospital.
Desmond was predeceased by his parents Albert and Violet (Gwen) and his sister Audrey. Des is survived by his wife of 65 years Joan Margaret (Elliott), sister Betty MacPherson, brother David Hunt, children: Alan (Carla), Ivan (Judy), Bernie (Kathy), Kathleen (Chris); grandchildren: Laura, Sarah, Gillian, Elliott, Brett, Aiden, Owen, Holly, Paige, Kai and Robyn.
Des was raised in Gloucester England and moved with his family to Galt, Ontario in 1951 where he attended Galt Collegiate Institute and met his future wife Joan. After high school Des began his career as an apprentice machinist at Harry H Whitehall. Des had a long successful career as a machinist at Joy Manufacturing, General Motors and American Can. He ended his career as Supervisor of Planning & Engineering at Ball Packaging.
Des was a passionate athlete and participated in a lifetime of sports. From cricket and rugby in his native England to badminton, tennis, table tennis and cycling throughout his life. Among Des’s many accomplishments, included winning the world masters 55+ badminton singles championship in Denmark. Des was a 65-year member and ‘Legend’ of his second home at the Niagara Falls Badminton and Tennis Club.
Des’s true passion throughout his life was spending time with extended family camping, cycling, canoeing, and kayaking at a family property on the Grand River. Des and Joan also loved traveling, touring extensively across North America and Britain with his sister Betty and husband Fred MacPherson.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.
Services will be at HETHERINGTON & DEANS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5176 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls ON (905)-354-5614, www.hetheringtonanddeans.com on Thursday February 9th at 1:00PM, reception to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hetheringtonanddeans.com for the Hunt family.
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