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Cameron

Dear Fellow Growers
It's with a heavy heart that I'm posting the passing of our very own Sally Hunt from cancer. As most of you know, Sally was the heart & soul of the Pumpkinfest for many years. Her dedication to the sport here in Ontario is second to none. Sally was a kind, honest, fun-loving lady who was taken from us much too early in life. Jane & I are shocked & deeply saddened by the news. Our thought & prayers are with Sally & her family during this very difficult time. She will be sadly missed by her many,many friends in the GVGO & the entire giant pumpkin community.

Jane & Phil Hunt

11/4/2014 3:36:08 PM

Cameron

Here is a letter from her family. Thanks.

Hello to friends of Sally Hunt. This is not Sally, but her brother Brian Chamberlain. With a heavy heart and just as much shock as many of you will feel, I must announce the sudden passing of Sally this morning.
To clear some immediate questions out of the way, her cancer was advanced, aggressive and incurable. It took her quickly and, although she had discomfort, she was well cared for and died peacefully with husband Rick Hunt, our mother Jan Chamberlain and her oldest brother Mike at her side. This is not fair, this sucks, and we will all be helping each other to move on.
That being said, please consider the family's invitation to join us on Sunday November 9th at Owen Sound's Bayshore Arena at 2 pm for a celebration of Sally's 44 years of fun, laughs and caring. Please wear orange if you can and bring a pumpkin if you'd like to. Orange for her beloved Bruins and Port Elgin Pumpkinfest and pumpkins just because - we'll find a home or homes for them afterward.
Our gal Sal will be dearly remembered and missed by Rick (husband of 13+ years), immediate family (mother Jan, brothers Michael, David and me), her many in-laws, more cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles than you can mention and all of you - her friends.
She is predeceased by many of her relatives, most notably our father Dr. George, and Sally is, I am sure, catching up on some dear relationships as I write.

11/4/2014 3:37:48 PM

Cameron

Letter from Family Continued

Last night I shared a post from her Facebook timeline which touches on how important her community had become to her and how much she appreciated being able to check in on-line (which she did often). Thank you for being there for her.
Over the next while, I or others may, on her behalf, deal with some of the many, many Facebook messages and comments left behind here for Sally. I'll collect any made against this post for Rick and the family. Feel free to friend me or Rick if you have not already so we can stay in touch - any friend of Sal's is a friend of ours.
This picture was taken in 1991 at my wedding. She was equally beautiful yesterday.

11/4/2014 3:38:15 PM

Cameron

Opps, Sorry, Don't know how to post the Picture.

11/4/2014 3:41:06 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Very sorry to hear this, our prayers are with you.

11/4/2014 3:46:05 PM

Massachusetts

so so sorry, prayer sent her way...

11/4/2014 3:54:11 PM

Team Munson

Thank you Phil & Jane for sharing the letter it is truly a sad day Sally will be missed by all who she touched in this community. Please send our thoughts & prayers to her family from Carol & myself.

11/4/2014 4:07:37 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

My sincere condolences. I shall always remember her friendly smile and her many acts of kindness to me.
She shall be deeply missed.
Bill Price

11/4/2014 4:15:01 PM

Rhode Island

brian
we will remember sally always. when the really good ones pass it really shocks us for sure.
peace and love to sallys family .
ron@pap wallace

11/4/2014 4:40:05 PM

Ontario

Very sad news to hear today, Sally was taken way too early from this horrible disease. It was a pleasure to know Sally through this great hobby and she will be missed very much... My condolences to her husband Rick, her loving family and all her friends. May you rest in peace Sally
Bryan Mailey

11/4/2014 5:26:52 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Sally Rest in Peace, Bill and family

11/4/2014 5:52:47 PM

East Jordan, MI

Our sincere condolences to Sally's family and friends. I am very lucky to have met Sally through this hobby and am greatly saddened to hear that her life was cut so short. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers...
Cecil Weston and family.

11/4/2014 7:17:19 PM

South Hero, VT

My condolences and sympathies to all affected by Sally's death.

I chatted with her only a few times, but was struck by her magnetism on each occasion.

It's a sad day for the giant vegetable community around the world.

11/4/2014 7:19:46 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Very very sad news indeed. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Condolences to the family as they seek to find peace.

11/4/2014 7:44:38 PM

Wooley Swamp N.Y.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sally's family

Karl and Bev

11/4/2014 7:45:27 PM

Ontario

Such sad news, Sally was a friend to many including myself in the pumpkin community. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her friends and family.

11/4/2014 7:49:09 PM

sad deal. I first knew sally like a lot of growers when she helped lisa at Niagara. sally sold seeds in hallway at first then later took over for lisa
rest in peace

11/4/2014 7:50:31 PM

So. Maine

Sorry to hear this and our condolences go out to Sally's family .

11/4/2014 8:16:20 PM

South East

R.i.p. Sally Hunt

Frank & Tina

11/4/2014 8:48:07 PM

Bottom of ohio

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Sally

11/4/2014 8:53:15 PM

ordinary,VA

just read about her passing on Facebook....Prayers for the family and friends...God bless Sally I will miss all the fb post you made me laugh many times..sorry we couldn't work out seeing the Skynyrd concert this summer....you will be missed may God take you home..

11/4/2014 9:00:53 PM

Going Green

The loss of a loved one from Cancer is tragic. This was the disease they said they would cure in five years about 10 years ago. Having lost a mother, a sister and a cousin to cancer I join all of those who grow Giants and tell you that Sally will be missed. Our life's were richer for her presence. Each of us should remember to tell those that are precious to us how wonderful they are. We may not have the opportunity to speak to them in this lifetime before they pass. So many people on this website arte precious to me and I won't list them here but I will tell them as soon as I can that who they are and what they do make life worthwhile. God is now holding Sally and already we miss her!

11/4/2014 9:01:01 PM

Pinetops,n.c.

my condolensces

11/4/2014 9:07:19 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Hugs and prayers to Sally's family. She always had such a bright smile and was so welcoming. A friend to all. Her hard work didn't go unnoticed . I still can't quite believe such shocking news.

11/4/2014 9:28:05 PM

Sparta, NC

Sally was always so full of joy she will be greatly missed Rest in peace my dear friend

11/4/2014 9:49:38 PM

Netherlands

Condolences to the family and all those close to her.

11/5/2014 2:25:04 AM

Cedar City, Ut

We are in shock! Condolences to family and all that knew her or knew of her. She was a great asset to the giant vegetable growing world. She will be missed and appreciated for a long time, REST WELL!

11/5/2014 5:55:37 AM

Cedar City, Ut

We are in shock! Condolences to family and all that knew her or knew of her. She was a great asset to the giant vegetable growing world. She will be missed and appreciated for a long time, REST WELL! Sue and Curt Saxton

11/5/2014 5:56:22 AM

Bethlehem CT

My condolences to her family and friends.

11/5/2014 7:09:11 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

RIP Sally will miss ya!

11/5/2014 8:00:34 AM

Northern Cambria, Pa.

Very sad news.Sally was a great person.

11/5/2014 8:19:03 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Sorry to hear this. Our condolences go out to Sally's family. May the Lord find peace and comfort for the whole family

11/5/2014 9:13:34 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

I am in shock...
I met Sally about 10 yrs ago in Niagara, she was selling the seeds, I remember that I went to look at a seed packet before Sally said that it was "time to start the seed sale", she yelled at me and almost slapped my hand...LMAO! We all had a good laugh!
Rest In Peace Sally and our sincerest condolences to her family.
Tom & Kim

11/5/2014 12:46:22 PM

Lymington

Will miss you Sally fond memories though love Stewie x

11/5/2014 12:58:48 PM

Plainville, Connecticut 06062

Good people never really die. What they leave behind is never forgotten and carried on by others. Sally will always be remembered by those who knew her and buy those who were told about her. May the peace of the LORD remain with SALLY and her family always, my condolences to her entire family and friends. Peace and love go with you Sally. Gary Vincent, Plainville, Conn

11/5/2014 2:00:06 PM

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

my condolensces

11/5/2014 2:59:30 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

:( speechless

11/5/2014 4:04:39 PM

Woodburn, Indiana

Sad new, she will be missed!

11/5/2014 4:11:21 PM

eastern Ontario

Sorry to hear this,my condolences to her family.

11/5/2014 4:14:11 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Very sorry to hear this..

11/5/2014 5:31:57 PM

St.thomas

So sad to hear this news, condolences to her family...we all lost something special with her leaving us.

Take comfort in John 5:28 "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out." ...I look forward to seeing Sally again.

11/5/2014 6:17:12 PM

Connecticut

Even though she was not a pumpkin grower she did a lot for the pumpkin growing community. Her ability to organize and devote long hours to help our cause will be missed. At the Niagara Conventions she would be the last one to leave and the first one setting up in the morning. I was glad to have had the chance to meet her.

11/5/2014 6:34:33 PM

Goffstown,nh

Sally kept things running smoothly all those years at Niagara. Enjoyed the many Sunday evening parties she hosted at the Hotel guest room... Her and Jim Kuhn could be heard laughing from several rooms away. RIP my friend, you will be missed by many!

11/5/2014 8:48:23 PM

Canada

This is very sad news. Sally will indeed be missed by all and will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Sally.
John Butler

11/5/2014 8:48:34 PM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

Thank-you to everyone for your thoughts and we know the
family will really appreciate it. Sally's dedication to our sport will surely be missed. Dave and Barb

11/5/2014 9:49:27 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Truly Dave, Sally was very dedicated to pumpkin growers every where. She worked hard to support the convention and was a very vibrant figure at Port Elgin for many years.

I was very fortunate to have worked very closely with her over the years. Hard working members within this community are very difficult to find. Sally's efforts will not forgotten.

11/6/2014 2:26:20 PM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

Thank you Sally for being a model person to who did whatever it took to get things done and to your love of pumpkins and the people who grew them. Even though we havent been able to attend the Niagra event for a while I have some very special memories of seeing your smiling face and genuine pleasure of seeing me and the many other growers when we would register. Like Christy H. mentioned the "shocking news" of your passing was and is truly shocking and sad. I will always think of you when a seminar or any other pumpkin event is ran because of like I said how genuine you were when greeting the people. RIP and growZ em big in heaven.

11/6/2014 2:41:59 PM

(rocky) Bonney Lake Wa.

I hope that there is some sort of an award that could be given out each year in her honor to someone who puts forth the dedication and hard work for a club or GPC or something of that nature. I think that would be a very fitting way to honor her with something like that.

11/6/2014 2:46:08 PM

Salem, Ohio USA

"Vine of Honor Award' ie Steve Jepsen

11/6/2014 3:18:15 PM

Connecticut, USA

I will miss you Sally! We had some fun times in Niagara. Rest in peace.

11/7/2014 5:58:20 AM

France

Very sorry to hear this sad news, condolences to her family.

11/7/2014 7:24:30 AM

Fenton, MI

Sally will be missed by us all. She helped me in a lot of ways for over 16 years. Rest in peace Sally and condolences to her family for there great loss. Marvin

11/8/2014 7:32:03 AM

Ohio

Sally will be missed, prayers go out to you family.

11/8/2014 5:58:05 PM

Hanover,Ontario,Canada

I was fortunate to attend the memorial service for Sally at the Bayshore Community Centre in her home town of Owen Sound Ontario yesterday. What a fitting tribute by 300 to 400 people from all walks of life. Pumpkin people, Bruins fans, friends and of course family. We were treated to learning about those private things we did not know about her. All agreed it was too soon for such a vibrant person and she will be missed by all. Dave

11/10/2014 11:04:01 AM

Muddy Waters

sorry to hear of our loss.We will meet again

11/11/2014 8:27:55 PM