It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our dear brother, Darrell John Hunter on July 26, 2021, at the age of 63 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Robert (Patti) Hunter; sister-in-law, Marcella Hunter; brother Barry (Chris) Hunter; sister, Barbara Spires; nieces and nephews, Derek, Liana, Angela, Charles (Bobby), Jerry, Morris, Dawn Marie, Harmony, Tyler, Clancy, Myles, and Joel; his 18 great nieces and nephews; and 6 great-great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving parents, Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth (Betty) Hunter and brother, Don.
Darrell was born in Edmonton, Alberta on December 1, 1957. He lived in Edmonton with his parents and spent weekends and simmers in their cabin in Skeleton Lake, Alberta. They moved to Skeleton Lake permanently in 1980 and spent many happy years there. Darrell and his parents Bob and Betty attended the Seniors Centre in Boyle where they played pool, cards, and bingo. He always made sure that there was enough firewood chopped so that they could be warm and shovelled the driveway so that his dad didn’t have to. Darrell was an expert crib player and could count your hand for you even before you could. He won many games and tournaments. He loved Bingo and you always knew when he won because you could hear him bellow out for everyone to hear “BINGO”. He developed great friendships and was loved and cherished by many. ‘Uncle Darrell as he was known by many, loved his nieces and nephews, and always asked about them and passed on a hug and a kiss to each.
Darrell loved to watch sports of all kinds and was a big Oilers and Montreal Canadiens hockey fan. You always knew when there was a good play or a goal as he shouted out in glee for his team. Darrell and his parents moved back to Edmonton in 2005 so that they could be closer to the family. He spent the last remaining years independently after the passing of his parents in an apartment doing what he loved to do; watch sports, go to bingo, and visiting with childhood friends.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to all the staff at the Capital Care Norwood Choice Program where Darrell attended and the Boyle Seniors Centre. Your caring and support for Darrell will always be remembered.
A celebration will be held at a later date.
Terry Jamieson says
I enjoyed my time with him and will greatly miss him. I have great memories of our youth together, be it at home or when we would go to Skeleton Lake to build tree houses and play in the water.
Colin J Bartman says
I met Darrell when I was 8 years old in 1969 and had just moved to Edmonton. We were friends for 52 years and for the last 10 we took Darrell out 3-4 a year for supper. Never argue sports or question his knowledge of sports. We played so many road hockey and football games together. A true friend that knew my family by name and always asked how they were. Great friends can be gone but the memories will never end. I held his hand days before he passed to make sure he knew he was leaving me but I will never forget him.
Loved this guy
Colin Bartman
Lori Giles says
So sorry for your loss. May you find strength in this sad time
Daryl Jamieson says
It’s with deepest condolences to the Hunter family on Darrell’s passing. We had a lot of fun growing up and getting into trouble.
Daryl. Jamieson
Shari Sienia née Jamieson says
My family grew up across the street from Darrell and his family. He was always nice to me and had been good friends with my brother, Terry. I’m sorry for loss.