Auburndale, FL/Webster: Alva G. Hunt, Jr., 85, formerly of Webster, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5 ^th , in the Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT, after a brief illness.

His wife, Ellen L. (Howard) Hunt, passed away in 2015.  He leaves his five sons, David W. Hunt and his wife Melanie of Sterling, Robert D. Hunt and his wife Lise of Southbridge, James M. Hunt and his wife Judy of North Grosvenordale, CT, James H. Butt and his companion Debra Girardin of Webster and Michael N. Butt of Auburndale, FL; his five daughters, Susan P. Arsenault and her husband James of Pomfret, CT, Joyce A. Nordstrom and her husband Clifford of Dudley, Sandra J. Ritacco and her husband Craig of Webster, Nancy L. Mousseau and her husband Gerald of Pomfret, CT and Debra A. Frappier and her husband Roger of Dudley; his brother, John R. Hunt of Spencer; his two sisters, Beverly G. Bergin of Charlton and Linda E. Strenquist of Southbridge; 22 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his former wife, Patricia E. (Gleason) Hunt.  Alva was born in Charlton the son of the late Alva G. and Evelyn L. (Carey) Hunt and was a longtime resident of Webster before moving to Florida.

Alva taught culinary arts at Bay Path Regional Vocational High School for 34 years, retiring several years ago.  He previously worked as chef at the New Yorker Restaurant in Auburn.  He was a lifelong member of the Charlton City United Methodist Church.  He loved life in Florida and until very recently spent the past 20 years there.  He loved golf, gambling and all Boston Sports Teams and playing cards with his friends.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.  He especially enjoyed cooking for his family and enjoyed weekly Wednesday night dinners with his family.

His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10 ^th , at 10:00am in the Charlton City United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford St., Charlton.  Burial will follow in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton.  Calling hours in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, will be held on Monday, Aug. 9 ^th , 4:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charlton City United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford St., Charlton, MA 01507.