Lorraine V. (Varnum) Hunt

Tilton Lorraine (Varnum) Hunt Lorraine Varnum Hunt, 86, a resident of Tilton since 2002, died Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Lakes Regional General Hospital in Laconia following a short period of failing health. Lorraine was born in Framingham, MA, daughter of Walter S. Varnum and Olive Pearl (Jean) Varnum. She and her husband, Fred, moved to Tilton from Burlington, VT where they resided for 26 years. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, and homemaker. Lorraine spent her youth and schooled in Hopkinton, MA, where she was head cheerleader and captain of the women�s basketball team, graduating in 1946. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Dalton, MA in the 1950s and 60s, and a longtime member and secretary of P.E.O. in Dalton and Burlington. She enjoyed gardening at her home. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Fred �Teddy� E. Hunt Jr. of Berwick, ME October 22, 2007 and her husband of 65 years, Fred �Ted� E. Hunt Sr. who died January 11, 2014. Her surviving family includes two son, R. Kevin Hunt of Londonderry, NH and Paul E. Hunt of West Grove, PA; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and sister, Marylyn Gallo of West Springfield, MA, plus numerous nieces and nephew across the country. According to Lorraine�s wishes, there are no calling hours planned. A service will be held 11AM Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the William F. Smart Sr. Funeral Home, Franklin-Tilton Road (584 West Main St.) in Tilton NH. Burial will be with her husband, Fred, at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Lorraine�s memory The Wounded Warriors Project, P. O. Box 758540, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8540.