Shrewsbury – Jean G. (Marsden) Hunt, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, with family by her side.
Jean leaves behind three children, Laurie Corkery and her husband Michael of Millbury, Paula Hunt of Chelmsford, and Lucian Hunt and his wife Dawn of Millbury; two sisters, Fay Bahmermann and Judi Tyler both from Shrewsbury; brothers Jay, David, Kim, Doug, and Tom Marsden, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her loving daughter Kathy (Hunt) McFarlin brothers Wallace and Rand Marsden, and sister Carol Caefer.
Jean was well known for her compassion and love, which she expressed in the spirit of service in everything she did. After raising her family, Jean earned a nursing degree. Her compassion moved her to work as a psychiatric nurse at Worcester State Hospital where she served until retirement in 2004.
Jean was one of the founding members of Shrewsbury First Baptist Church, currently known as Chapel on the Hill. She loved shopping, swimming, church activities, and spending time with family and many friends. With love, Jean opened her heart and her home to many people over the years, offering welcome and wisdom to all. She was deeply passionate to enable children to attend summer camp weeks, vacation bible schools, and encouraged others through example and kindness.
We invite family and friends to a celebration of life service on Saturday November 18, 2023, at 12 noon in the Chapel on the Hill, 145 Memorial Drive (RT 140) Shrewsbury, MA 01545. A remembrance and fellowship meal will follow nearby.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Chapel, Kids to Camp P.O. Box 125, Sterling Ma. 01564 or online at: www.hopechapelsterling.org/giving.
Mulhane Home for Funerals of Millbury assisted with arrangements.
HUDSON – Three local chambers of commerce paid tribute to local veterans at the American Heritage Museum on Nov. 9.
The Marlborough Regional, MetroWest and Worcester Regional chambers presented a “Tri-Salute to Our Troops” with a focus on those who served during the Korean War.
Veterans were treated to free admission to the museum, along with special caps and pins.
A portion of the proceeds from the event were earmarked for nonprofit organizations Veterans Inc., Sweat for Vets and Easter Seals Massachusetts.
In honor of Veterans Day weekend, the museum offered free admission to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.
For more information about the museum, visit www.americanheritagemuseum.org.
MARLBOROUGH – It’s a wrap!
The Fairfield Inn and Suites in Marlborough’s APEX Center recently hosted a wrapping party for the local non-profit, Sweats for Vets.
The staff gathered to wrap and label by size seventy sweatshirts that will be given to homeless veterans across New England. Last year over 2,100 sweatshirts were distributed over 10 states to veterans’ homeless shelters.
Mark Vital, founder and president of Sweats for Vets, often comments, “A regular sweatshirt provides warmth, a Boston team sweatshirt provides pride and pride leads to hope.”
As part of the True North Hotel Group, the Fairfield employees are encouraged to participate in community events as part of the Group’s Give Back philosophy.
Cheryl Prentiss, the General Manager of the Fairfield Inn, tries to provide as many opportunities as she can to instill a sense of community pride in her staff. Sweats for Vets and Kits for Kids are two local non-profits that the Fairfield Inn regularly supports.
To help our homeless veterans, donations of Boston team sweatshirts are always appreciated and can be dropped off at several local establishments, including Lost Show Roasting and Brewing, Tacklebox Brewing, and the Advanced Math and Science Academy, all in Marlborough, as well as Finnegan’s Pub in Hudson and Julio’s Liquors in Westborough.
Checks can be sent to Vital at 12 Gordon Rd, Marlborough, 01752. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, visit Sweats4Vets.com.
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