In Celebration of

Howard Haslett Hunter

February 6, 1939 - September 30, 2019

We lost our wonderful Howard at the age of 80 on September 30, 2019 after a battle with dementia. Born in Belfast N.I. to Rev. E.H. Hunter and Mary Helena Hunter. The family moved to Canada in August 1951 and Howard attended Stamford Collegiate in Niagara Falls, Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, Royal Military College in Kingston (4921), graduating in 1960. Howard spent another year completing his electrical engineering degree at University of British Columbia. After working with the RCAF, he graduated from University of Toronto in 1967 with an MBA degree. He joined TD Bank and enjoyed many years there obtaining a CMA (accounting) designation in 1977.

Howard is lovingly missed by his wife Mary Turner, and daughter Victoria Hunter (Ya’an, China).
He will be fondly remembered by his sisters Sheelah Brodie (Rob), Andra, and brother Desmond (Anne). Proud stepfather to Gillian Bradshaw (John) their children, Jack and Jane, Martha Turner (Chris Osborne) their children, Tess and Laura, Dan Turner (Janice Kun, recently deceased). Also missed by his nieces and nephew, Michele Carty (Mike), Patrice Hunter, Colleen Barrett (John), Liane Brodie (Don Scott), Kelly Amirault (Shawn), and Jamie Brodie (Kate).

Howard was an avid birder and enjoyed several trips around the world. He also enjoyed photography, gardening, his cottage, sailing, jazz and the Globe & Mail. There will be a Celebration of Howard’s Life at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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len Kubas (Good Friend & Classmate @ RMC)

Entered October 8, 2019 from Toronto

Howard had a great smile that made you feel good talking with him.

We will miss him.

Len

MR HAROLD KELLER (At TD Bank, Howard reported to me for some years.)

Entered October 10, 2019 from Toronto

It is with very fond memories that I recall Howard, as Senior Manager, Planning & Forecasting reporting to me in my role as Vice President Planning & Reporting, TD Canada Trust. Howard was a very capable manager, who had a positive relationship with his staff and other businesses of the Bank and the corporate area. Howard was instrumental to the successful integration of TD and Canada Trust planning and forecasting activities, which was a very significant and challenging accomplishment. I was pleased to see that his obituary shows Howard with a broad smile on his face-somewhat devilish- which I always remember.

Luc Fazio (Birdwatching friend)

Entered October 16, 2019 from Mississauga

I remember Howard well for his wry humour on our many birdwatching trips. Howard was member of my birding group and birdwatching class for over 15 years. He truly enjoyed seeing new species of birds and taking pictures of them. He accompanied me on many trips to the Caribbean, Costa Rica, and all over Ontario seeking new taxa to fill the list of birds. Howard was a gentleman, a true champion of fairness, and a keen observer of nature. May he Rest In Peace.
My condolences to Mary and the whole family. May happy memories of Howard give you strength and courage. My sympathy....... Luc Fazio

R. Murray Ramsbottom (RMC Classmate - Class of 1960)

Entered October 17, 2019 from Victoria

We extend our sincere condolences to Mary and family on your loss. Howie was a fine gentleman, an excellent classmate and will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Jacqui and Murray Ramsbottom
Victoria, BC

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