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Lemuel Sinclair Hunt
June 2, 1925 - June 2, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">LEMUEL SINCLAIR HUNTE was born on June 2nd, 1925 in the Parish of St-John, Barbados, West Indies. Lemuel was the son of Mildred Hunte and Prince Hurdle. Somehow, along the way, the “E” in Hunte lost its way. <br> <br>Uncle Lemuel grew up doing all of the things any normal boy did in “his day”. From pitching marbles, to making his own toys, which included toy trucks, toy cars, and tractors with trailers – all made from wood and tin. <br> <br>He played pranks, and when he got into trouble with his mother (my grandmother), he hid in some of the trees around the house. Having said this, Uncle Lemuel was a good and dutiful child. He cooked and looked after his younger siblings. He also did his own laundry, and grocery shopping for the household. He had no choice. When his mother spoke, he listened. Her “word” was final, no questions asked “but why?” as is the case today. <br> <br>When Lemuel left school, he worked at a local sugar plantation as a truck driver, and later, as a Road Roller Operator. <br> <br> <br>Uncle Lemuel liked to dance, and as a result, he held his own dance parties and “Service of Songs”, which involved singing and dancing. Uncle Lemuel also liked to dress and paid special attention to his attire. In 1955, Lemuel left Barbados for the United Kingdom, for what was then called a “better life”. When he arrived in the UK he realized it wasn’t what he envisaged. He did some odd jobs, and later worked with the London Railroad. <br> <br>In the mid-60’s Lemuel migrated to Montreal where he settled and lived until his death. Uncle worked as a machinist. <br> <br>In the early 80’s Uncle Lemuel was intimidated by what he said was “Everything is going French now, and I can’t speak French”. He wrote his mother and told her that he was thinking about moving to Toronto, or back home (Barbados). In the end, Montreal won over. This was his second home, and he loved it here. <br> <br> <br>Uncle Lemuel leaves to mourn his loss, his dear wife (Glendine Hunte), son (Kenrick Collymore), step-daughter (Gloria Fitzpatrick), and grandson (Darren Fitzpatrick). Another son, John, pre-deceased him. His beloved sister (Eleanor ‘Sissy’ Hunter – USA), brother (Elliott Hunte – Barbados), and another sister (Kathleen), also pre-deceased him. <br> <br>Nieces: Monica Hunte and Sylvia Rogers (USA), and Diana Hunte (Barbados) <br>Nephews: Colvin and Winfield Hunte (Barbados) and niece Arlene Hunte <br>Great Nieces: Dian and Cheryl Hunte, Delores Sandiford (Barbados), Mechelle Tovar-Olertigue and Aleesha Rogers (USA). <br>Great Nephews: Allan, Kirk, and Jamal Hunte. Kelvin and Carlson Rogers (USA) and many more. <br>Erla Sandiford, her children (Patrick, Calvin, Robert and Sharon), and their children. <br>Close friends Joan McDonough and Bob Sumner. <br>The Hunte, Alleyne, Codington, and Bailey Families of Barbados. <br> <br>Uncle attended St. Timothy’s Anglican Bible Church where he was a devout member. Special thanks to Pastor Daniel Endresen and his wife, and the congregation. <br> <br>May the flight of angels take him to his rest. Rest on, Uncle. <br> <br>The family of LEMUEL SINCLAIR HUNT, wishes to express heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who have helped and assisted us in any way during this difficult time. <br></div>