Ellen Hunt

WOODSTOCK, CT -- Ellen L. (Howard) Hunt, 72, of Woodstock, CT, and Auburndale, FL, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Alva G. Hunt, Jr.; ten children, Susan P. Arsenault and her husband James of Pomfret, CT, Joyce A. Nordstrom and her husband Clifford of Dudley, James H. Butt of Dudley, Michael N. Butt of Webster, Sandra J. Ritacco and her husband Craig of Webster, Nancy L. Mousseau and her husband Gerald of Putnam, CT, Debra A. Frappier and her husband R.J. of Dudley, David W. Hunt and his wife Melanie of Sterling, Robert D. Hunt of Southbridge, and James M. Hunt and his wife Judy of North Grosvenordale, CT; three sisters, Linda Garney of Woodstock, CT, Dianne Kardokas and Colleen Domiano, both of Worcester; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter, Colleen Butt; and a sister, Donna Howard-Cormier. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late James K. and Phyllis (Chioda) Howard, and attended North High School in Worcester. Mrs. Hunt worked as a special education aide at Dawning Place School in Dudley for 24 years. In addition, she worked at Dino's Restaurant in Worcester and Honey Dew Donuts in Dudley. She enjoyed golfing, trips to the casino, playing cards, bingo, and shopping. She loved driving her golf cart around the camp in Woodstock and in Florida. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at the Charlton City United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford St., Charlton. Burial will follow at Westridge Cemetery in Charlton. Calling hours are Monday, August 24, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd., 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540.