OBITUARY:
Obituary, Amherst Record, October 4, 1893
"With feelings of sadness born of a sense of personal loss, we record today the death of William A. Hunt, which occurred at his late residence on Northampton street at an early hour last Friday morning. An acquaintance with Mr. Hunt begun during his sophomore year in Amherst college, and an intimate association with him for the past ten years, has given the writer an insight into his character that made it an honor to know and claim him as a friend. And while we tell today of the high esteem in which he was held by the community, and give expression to the public sorrow at his death, there is an added tear for the loyal heart that has clasped in hearty greeting, the friend we loved and honored. The world is better that he has lived in it, and something of the brightest has gone from life with his departure.
William A. Hunt was the only son of Oliver D. Hunt and was born in West Brookfield December 10, 1860. His grandfather, Rev. William W. Hunt, was for several years pastor of the Congregational church in North Amherst; his father, Oliver D. Hunt has been for several years a leading business man in Amherst, taking a prominent part in town and church affairs; his uncle, William W. Hunt is a member of the present board of selectmen. For generations past the name of Hunt has been known and honored in the community and has ever been associated with ability, integrity, and public spirit. William A. Hunt attended the public schools of Amherst and after graduating from the high school went to Andover Academy. He entered Amherst college with the class of '85 numbering among his classmates Dr. Edward P. Harris and Frank E. Whitman of this town. During his college course he was prominently identified with college class and fraternity interests. He was captain of the strongest base-ball team that Amherst College ever placed in the field, and his interest in athletics continued after graduation, so that when the Amherst college athletic board was organized he was chosen a member and was placed in charge of its finances. From that time on the bills contracted by the various associations were promptly paid and college athletics placed on a sound financial basis.
For three years after graduation, Mr. Hunt assisted his father in business and in March 1888, was elected town clerk, treasurer and collector, positions he held at the time of his death, having been annually re-elected. He was a model town official, he accounts being kept with neatness and accuracy while he frequently rendered valuable assistance to selectmen and assessors in their official duties. Ever courteous and obliging, he won the esteem and friendship of all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Hunt was a charter member of the Amherst club, served for two years as chairman of its finance committee, and was at the time of his death a member of its executive committee. He took a deep interest in the welfare of the club and was highly esteemed by his associates. At an informal meeting of the club held Friday evening a committee was appointed to represent the organization at the funeral services.
At the age of 17 years Mr. Hunt became a member of the Village Cong'l church. Not one of those who make a parade of religion, he carried it with him into his daily life and in all that he said and did was an example of the faith and belief that was in him. Of strong integrity, scorning to do a mean or unworthy action, ever careful and considerate of the feelings of others, his was a Christianity that attracted and compelled admiration. In his home life he was a devoted son and brother, and the sympathy of the community is given to the family who in his death have sustained so sad a loss.
For the past year, Mr. Hunt's health has been in failing health, but his condition was not such as to excite alarm among his friends or in his own mind. In May in company with a party of Amherst friends he visited the Adirondacks on a fishing excursion, and on his return was apparently considerably improved in health. Later in the season he spent some time at Squirrel Island on the coast of Maine in company with Dr. E. P. Harris. On returning from the latter trip he consulted Drs. Fish and Perry, who found him suffering with cancer of the stomach from which there was no chance of recovery. An expert physician from Boston confirmed this diagnosis, and during the past few weeks he has steadily failed until death came to his relief. He retained consciousness almost to the hour of death, and, knowing that he had no chance for recovery, bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and did all in his power to lessen the sorrow of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at his home on Northampton street last Monday afternoon, Rev. F. L. Goodspeed officiating and were largely attended. The burial was in Wildwood."
Obituary, Amherst Record, October 4, 1893
"With feelings of sadness born of a sense of personal loss, we record today the death of William A. Hunt, which occurred at his late residence on Northampton street at an early hour last Friday morning. An acquaintance with Mr. Hunt begun during his sophomore year in Amherst college, and an intimate association with him for the past ten years, has given the writer an insight into his character that made it an honor to know and claim him as a friend. And while we tell today of the high esteem in which he was held by the community, and give expression to the public sorrow at his death, there is an added tear for the loyal heart that has clasped in hearty greeting, the friend we loved and honored. The world is better that he has lived in it, and something of the brightest has gone from life with his departure.
William A. Hunt was the only son of Oliver D. Hunt and was born in West Brookfield December 10, 1860. His grandfather, Rev. William W. Hunt, was for several years pastor of the Congregational church in North Amherst; his father, Oliver D. Hunt has been for several years a leading business man in Amherst, taking a prominent part in town and church affairs; his uncle, William W. Hunt is a member of the present board of selectmen. For generations past the name of Hunt has been known and honored in the community and has ever been associated with ability, integrity, and public spirit. William A. Hunt attended the public schools of Amherst and after graduating from the high school went to Andover Academy. He entered Amherst college with the class of '85 numbering among his classmates Dr. Edward P. Harris and Frank E. Whitman of this town. During his college course he was prominently identified with college class and fraternity interests. He was captain of the strongest base-ball team that Amherst College ever placed in the field, and his interest in athletics continued after graduation, so that when the Amherst college athletic board was organized he was chosen a member and was placed in charge of its finances. From that time on the bills contracted by the various associations were promptly paid and college athletics placed on a sound financial basis.
For three years after graduation, Mr. Hunt assisted his father in business and in March 1888, was elected town clerk, treasurer and collector, positions he held at the time of his death, having been annually re-elected. He was a model town official, he accounts being kept with neatness and accuracy while he frequently rendered valuable assistance to selectmen and assessors in their official duties. Ever courteous and obliging, he won the esteem and friendship of all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Hunt was a charter member of the Amherst club, served for two years as chairman of its finance committee, and was at the time of his death a member of its executive committee. He took a deep interest in the welfare of the club and was highly esteemed by his associates. At an informal meeting of the club held Friday evening a committee was appointed to represent the organization at the funeral services.
At the age of 17 years Mr. Hunt became a member of the Village Cong'l church. Not one of those who make a parade of religion, he carried it with him into his daily life and in all that he said and did was an example of the faith and belief that was in him. Of strong integrity, scorning to do a mean or unworthy action, ever careful and considerate of the feelings of others, his was a Christianity that attracted and compelled admiration. In his home life he was a devoted son and brother, and the sympathy of the community is given to the family who in his death have sustained so sad a loss.
For the past year, Mr. Hunt's health has been in failing health, but his condition was not such as to excite alarm among his friends or in his own mind. In May in company with a party of Amherst friends he visited the Adirondacks on a fishing excursion, and on his return was apparently considerably improved in health. Later in the season he spent some time at Squirrel Island on the coast of Maine in company with Dr. E. P. Harris. On returning from the latter trip he consulted Drs. Fish and Perry, who found him suffering with cancer of the stomach from which there was no chance of recovery. An expert physician from Boston confirmed this diagnosis, and during the past few weeks he has steadily failed until death came to his relief. He retained consciousness almost to the hour of death, and, knowing that he had no chance for recovery, bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and did all in his power to lessen the sorrow of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at his home on Northampton street last Monday afternoon, Rev. F. L. Goodspeed officiating and were largely attended. The burial was in Wildwood."
OBITUARY:
Obituary, Amherst Record, October 4, 1893
"With feelings of sadness born of a sense of personal loss, we record today the death of William A. Hunt, which occurred at his late residence on Northampton street at an early hour last Friday morning. An acquaintance with Mr. Hunt begun during his sophomore year in Amherst college, and an intimate association with him for the past ten years, has given the writer an insight into his character that made it an honor to know and claim him as a friend. And while we tell today of the high esteem in which he was held by the community, and give expression to the public sorrow at his death, there is an added tear for the loyal heart that has clasped in hearty greeting, the friend we loved and honored. The world is better that he has lived in it, and something of the brightest has gone from life with his departure.
William A. Hunt was the only son of Oliver D. Hunt and was born in West Brookfield December 10, 1860. His grandfather, Rev. William W. Hunt, was for several years pastor of the Congregational church in North Amherst; his father, Oliver D. Hunt has been for several years a leading business man in Amherst, taking a prominent part in town and church affairs; his uncle, William W. Hunt is a member of the present board of selectmen. For generations past the name of Hunt has been known and honored in the community and has ever been associated with ability, integrity, and public spirit. William A. Hunt attended the public schools of Amherst and after graduating from the high school went to Andover Academy. He entered Amherst college with the class of '85 numbering among his classmates Dr. Edward P. Harris and Frank E. Whitman of this town. During his college course he was prominently identified with college class and fraternity interests. He was captain of the strongest base-ball team that Amherst College ever placed in the field, and his interest in athletics continued after graduation, so that when the Amherst college athletic board was organized he was chosen a member and was placed in charge of its finances. From that time on the bills contracted by the various associations were promptly paid and college athletics placed on a sound financial basis.
For three years after graduation, Mr. Hunt assisted his father in business and in March 1888, was elected town clerk, treasurer and collector, positions he held at the time of his death, having been annually re-elected. He was a model town official, he accounts being kept with neatness and accuracy while he frequently rendered valuable assistance to selectmen and assessors in their official duties. Ever courteous and obliging, he won the esteem and friendship of all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Hunt was a charter member of the Amherst club, served for two years as chairman of its finance committee, and was at the time of his death a member of its executive committee. He took a deep interest in the welfare of the club and was highly esteemed by his associates. At an informal meeting of the club held Friday evening a committee was appointed to represent the organization at the funeral services.
At the age of 17 years Mr. Hunt became a member of the Village Cong'l church. Not one of those who make a parade of religion, he carried it with him into his daily life and in all that he said and did was an example of the faith and belief that was in him. Of strong integrity, scorning to do a mean or unworthy action, ever careful and considerate of the feelings of others, his was a Christianity that attracted and compelled admiration. In his home life he was a devoted son and brother, and the sympathy of the community is given to the family who in his death have sustained so sad a loss.
For the past year, Mr. Hunt's health has been in failing health, but his condition was not such as to excite alarm among his friends or in his own mind. In May in company with a party of Amherst friends he visited the Adirondacks on a fishing excursion, and on his return was apparently considerably improved in health. Later in the season he spent some time at Squirrel Island on the coast of Maine in company with Dr. E. P. Harris. On returning from the latter trip he consulted Drs. Fish and Perry, who found him suffering with cancer of the stomach from which there was no chance of recovery. An expert physician from Boston confirmed this diagnosis, and during the past few weeks he has steadily failed until death came to his relief. He retained consciousness almost to the hour of death, and, knowing that he had no chance for recovery, bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and did all in his power to lessen the sorrow of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at his home on Northampton street last Monday afternoon, Rev. F. L. Goodspeed officiating and were largely attended. The burial was in Wildwood."
Obituary, Amherst Record, October 4, 1893
"With feelings of sadness born of a sense of personal loss, we record today the death of William A. Hunt, which occurred at his late residence on Northampton street at an early hour last Friday morning. An acquaintance with Mr. Hunt begun during his sophomore year in Amherst college, and an intimate association with him for the past ten years, has given the writer an insight into his character that made it an honor to know and claim him as a friend. And while we tell today of the high esteem in which he was held by the community, and give expression to the public sorrow at his death, there is an added tear for the loyal heart that has clasped in hearty greeting, the friend we loved and honored. The world is better that he has lived in it, and something of the brightest has gone from life with his departure.
William A. Hunt was the only son of Oliver D. Hunt and was born in West Brookfield December 10, 1860. His grandfather, Rev. William W. Hunt, was for several years pastor of the Congregational church in North Amherst; his father, Oliver D. Hunt has been for several years a leading business man in Amherst, taking a prominent part in town and church affairs; his uncle, William W. Hunt is a member of the present board of selectmen. For generations past the name of Hunt has been known and honored in the community and has ever been associated with ability, integrity, and public spirit. William A. Hunt attended the public schools of Amherst and after graduating from the high school went to Andover Academy. He entered Amherst college with the class of '85 numbering among his classmates Dr. Edward P. Harris and Frank E. Whitman of this town. During his college course he was prominently identified with college class and fraternity interests. He was captain of the strongest base-ball team that Amherst College ever placed in the field, and his interest in athletics continued after graduation, so that when the Amherst college athletic board was organized he was chosen a member and was placed in charge of its finances. From that time on the bills contracted by the various associations were promptly paid and college athletics placed on a sound financial basis.
For three years after graduation, Mr. Hunt assisted his father in business and in March 1888, was elected town clerk, treasurer and collector, positions he held at the time of his death, having been annually re-elected. He was a model town official, he accounts being kept with neatness and accuracy while he frequently rendered valuable assistance to selectmen and assessors in their official duties. Ever courteous and obliging, he won the esteem and friendship of all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Hunt was a charter member of the Amherst club, served for two years as chairman of its finance committee, and was at the time of his death a member of its executive committee. He took a deep interest in the welfare of the club and was highly esteemed by his associates. At an informal meeting of the club held Friday evening a committee was appointed to represent the organization at the funeral services.
At the age of 17 years Mr. Hunt became a member of the Village Cong'l church. Not one of those who make a parade of religion, he carried it with him into his daily life and in all that he said and did was an example of the faith and belief that was in him. Of strong integrity, scorning to do a mean or unworthy action, ever careful and considerate of the feelings of others, his was a Christianity that attracted and compelled admiration. In his home life he was a devoted son and brother, and the sympathy of the community is given to the family who in his death have sustained so sad a loss.
For the past year, Mr. Hunt's health has been in failing health, but his condition was not such as to excite alarm among his friends or in his own mind. In May in company with a party of Amherst friends he visited the Adirondacks on a fishing excursion, and on his return was apparently considerably improved in health. Later in the season he spent some time at Squirrel Island on the coast of Maine in company with Dr. E. P. Harris. On returning from the latter trip he consulted Drs. Fish and Perry, who found him suffering with cancer of the stomach from which there was no chance of recovery. An expert physician from Boston confirmed this diagnosis, and during the past few weeks he has steadily failed until death came to his relief. He retained consciousness almost to the hour of death, and, knowing that he had no chance for recovery, bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and did all in his power to lessen the sorrow of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at his home on Northampton street last Monday afternoon, Rev. F. L. Goodspeed officiating and were largely attended. The burial was in Wildwood."
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