James B. Hunt

July 29, 1943 - October 2, 2020

STEWARTSTOWN - James Berkeley Hunt, 77, of Stewartstown, died on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Colebrook at the home of his caretaker. He was born in Colebrook on July 29, 1943, to Chester Harry Hunt and Janice (Holden) Hunt Bergeron, and attended schools in Kidderville and in Ellington, Conn., graduating from Ellington High School. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Billy and Dwaine; his sisters, Jeannette and Nancy; his stepfather, Clem Bergeron; and his friends Frank and Larry Rancloes. Jim is survived by his brother, Chet Hunt and his wife Elaine of Ellington; his sisters, Theresa Young and her husband George of Loudon, and Jeanie Appleby of Harwich, Mass.; nieces, nephews and cousins; and his nephew Kenny Hunt of Broad Brook, Conn., with whom he had a special friendship. Early on, Jim showed interest in drawing Fords, animals, and later airplanes. He joined the Air Force in 1964 and took great pride in his country and the armed forces. He always enjoyed the “Mash” sitcom. He worked many types of jobs through the years, but was always happiest on farms and working in the woods, cutting cords and cords of wood. When a friend said, “come on, let’s dance,” he so enjoyed it. Family reunions were a big part of Jim’s memories, too. He had adventures traveling to Washington State, went to Montana by train, traveled to Alaska twice, even went to England, and enjoyed many more short rides to visit family, friends and kids whom he dearly loved, and who were a big part of his life. He was a friend to many. Jim had seizures in the past and suffered a stroke last July, but was still able to walk many miles until the onset of more seizures. He was unable to swallow and his body became weak, but everyone will still remember his great smile. He was known as Hippie Dude, Hunster, a trouper, chief and Red Fox, and will be missed very much. A ride or walk to Holden Hill in Bear Rock, West Stewartstown leads to a camper on the left side, with a door bearing a picture of Jim. Those who wish may honor him by helping others who live this lifestyle of peace, by giving them a warm place to stay in the winter, taking them grocery shopping, inviting them for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, giving them work, shaking their hands, thanking them for their service, or as Jim helped others on so many cold winter days, by cutting firewood. A graveside service with military honors will be held at the Hollow Cemetery in Stewartstown on or around Jim’s birthday, July 29, 2021, with notice given beforehand. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.