Fred "Ted" E. Hunt Sr.

Tilton Fred �Ted� E. Hunt Sr. Fred �Ted� E. Hunt Sr., 87, a resident of Tilton since 2002 died at his home, January 12, 2014 following a period of failing health. Fred was born in Framingham, MA, January 11, 1927, son of John Parkhurst and Ruth A. (Eldridge) Hunt. Prior to moving to Tilton Fred lived in Burlington, VT where he resided for 26 years. He spent his youth and attended school in Hopkinton, MA. He was a graduate of Hopkinton High School. He excelled in sports and was the recipient of the Scholastic Athletic Award and was invited to sign on with the Boston Red Sox. Fred was a lifelong member of the Congregational Church. He later studied accounting and finance at the University of Massachusetts and Bentley College. For 35 years, Fred was employed as a supervisor and subcontractor-buyer for the General Electric Co. in Pittsfield, MA, Burlington, VT and Erie, PA. He continued his education at Williams College on his own and while working with General Electric attended classes at Croton on Hudson. He served with the U. S. Army during WW II, Fifth Battalion Field Artillery. Fred was predeceased by a son, Fred E. Hunt Jr. (Teddy) of Berwick, ME, October 22, 2007. He leaves, His wife of 65years, Lorraine C. (Varnum) Hunt of Tilton Sons, R. Kevin Hunt of Londonderry, NH Paul E. Hunt of West Grove, PA Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. According to Fred�s wishes, calling hours will not be held. A service will be held Saturday, January, 25, at 10:30 A. M. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A reception will follow at the Black Swan Inn, 354 West Main St. in Tilton. Private burial will be in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway, Boscawen, NH with military honors at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Fred�s name may make contact with, the Wounded Warriors Project, 370 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 320, New York City, NY 10001.