Darlene Hunter

October 15, 1947  -  August 6, 2017

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It is with great sadness that the family of Darlene Hunter announce her passing on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Fredericton, NB. Darlene was born on October 15, 1947 in Melville, Sask.

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She had a long career in real estate and later as a real estate appraiser at CMHC. She loved painting, gardening, walking with her friend in Florida and travelling with her husband. She enjoyed being a grandma, and hosting many family and friends.

Darlene is survived by her husband of 50 years, Hugh B. Hunter; son, Collin (Jennifer) Hunter of Fredericton, NB; mother, Ethel Lenton of Fredericton, NB; son-in-law, Steve Currie of Owen Sound, ON; brother, Gerald Lenton of Charlottetown, PE; grandchildren, Taylor Hunter, Emma Hunter, Sophie Hunter of Fredericton, NB, Mackenzie Currie and Josh Currie of Owen Sound, ON.

Darlene was predeceased by her father, Leslie Lenton of Melville, Sask; daughter, Carlie Currie of Owen Sound, ON and several other special family members from Cape Breton and Saskatchewan.

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Thank you to Dr. Gowan and staff of the Palliative Care unit at DECH; Dr. Sainz and all the nurses and staff at Hospice Fredericton; Extramural Fredericton Nurses, as well as Yewanda and Adrienne at Bayshore. Also, a special thanks to Cindy and Paul, Jana, Patti and Diana for travelling and taking terrific care of Darlene.

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A funeral service was held Thursday, August 10 at the J.A. McAdam Memorial Chapel, Fredericton N.B with The Ven. John Sharpe officiating.

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A graveside committal service and inurnment will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at  McLean's Cemetery in Bognor ON, Pastor Michael Henkel officiating. Friends are invited to the Massie United Church, Massie ON for lunch and fellowship, following the cemetery service. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to Hospice Fredericton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.garafraxahillfuneral.com