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James R. Hunter, 34

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — James R. "Ross" Hunter, 34, formerly of Williamstown, died Monday, March 23, 2009, at his home in Jamaica Plain. Born in Boston on Feb. 2, 1975, son of James M. Hunter and of Valerie Ross, he attended Pine Cobble School and graduated from Mount Greylock Regional High School. Following high school, he moved to Sarasota, Fla., where he became licensed and certified in cosmetology. Mr. Hunter pursued his career in cosmetology, practicing his craft in a number of salons in the state of Florida and, most recently, in Boston. At the time of his death, he was studying for certification in barbering to add to his range of skills. His great passions were Boston's sports teams, especially the Red Sox, and animals. He frequently volunteered as a dog walker at the Angell Memorial Veterinary Hospital in Boston. Known for his extraordinary charm and infectious smile, his family said he was much loved by all who knew him. Mr. Hunter faced challenges throughout his life because of a severe case of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, which was diagnosed in his early childhood. Despite the many obstacles he faced, he always did his best to succeed, and earned the love and admiration of all with whom he worked. Besides his father and stepmother, Joan Hunter, and mother and stepfather, Averill H. Cook, all of Williamstown, he leaves a brother, Averill H. Cook Jr. of Burlington, Vt.; two sisters, Sarah B. Hunter of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and Margaret J. Hunter of New York City, and his beloved cat Loki. FUNERAL NOTICE — Funeral services for Mr. Hunter will be held Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Williamstown. A reception will follow at Mezze, 16 Water St., Williamstown. Memorial donations may be made to Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston and to the Animal Rescue League in Boston. Arrangements are by Flynn-Dagnoli & Montagna Funeral Home, North Adams.
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Val, I was terribly sorry to hear of the death of Ross. It is a tragedy! Although I had only met him one time he seemed to be a fun loving person who enjoyed life. My heart goes out to you and the family. Again I am terribly sorry for your loss.
from: Bobon: 04-05-2009

Some have said the cruelest loss is that of one's child, that the saddest experience in life is for a parent to lose a child. The only consolation, if it could be so, is that the child did not have to suffer the sadness of losing their parent, for no matter what age, no matter how sweet life may have been, the loss of a close loved one is always met with pain, sorrow, regret and so many more emotions that we find difficult to bear.

Life itself cannot be lived without emotion and this is not only its blessing but also its challenge. We love and seek experiences that provide warmth, joy, comfort, peace, excitement, pleasure and hope to avoid and do our best to shun those we prefer not to feel....but feel them we must, as we are alive and share this time together.

The entire Hunter and Cook families will feel the hurts and sadness and even despair of this loss and those of us who know the family or knew Ross, will share their loss, feeling their pain, some greater, some lesser, but all of us nonetheless.

God bless.
from: Paul Harschon: 04-04-2009

Val,
We cannot know why the lily has so brief a time to bloom upon its face.
Before it folds its fragrance in and bids the world goodnight to rest its beauty in a gentler place.
But we can know that nothing that is loved is ever lost and no one who has ever touched a heart
can really pass away, because some beauty lingers on each memory of which they've been a part. Ellen Brenneman

Val, I am so sorry for your loss I know through Linda how close you and Ross were. Peace to you. Love, Donna
from: Donna Cusimano (Linda's Sister)on: 04-02-2009

We'll miss Ross a lot. We thank him for all the good times and smiles. It will not be nearly as interesting and fun in Jamaica Plain with him gone. He was a good man, and a good friend. Our hearts go out to his family.
from: The Alchemist staffon: 04-01-2009

I am sorry for your loss,may these words help you find comfort,
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me:

I wish you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too:

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,

He said, "This is eternity.
And all I've promised you.
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.

You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things

You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.


Author Unknown

When Tomorrow Starts
Without Me


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