FAIRFIELD – Betty (Fenlason) Hunt, 93, passed away April 22, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 28, 1929, the youngest child of Roy and Nina (Jameson) Fenlason.

Betty attended the Goodwill Hinckley School and on May 31, 1947 she married Richard Irving Hunt Sr. The two settled on the family farm in Fairfield, raising sons Richard Jr. and David. Some years later, she was remarried John Hunt.

In her younger years, Betty was employed at W. T. Grants in the pet department and was known as the “fish lady.” The majority of her working years, she was employed by The Curtain Shop in Waterville, where she retired. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star and attended church at the Fairfield Center United Methodist Church.

Betty enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, crosswords, and playing cards with her girlfriends, “The Merry Widows.” She was famous for her divinity fudge and lemon chiffon pie, savored by all at family gatherings.

She was predeceased by her husbands Richard Hunt Sr. and John Hunt; son, Richard Hunt Jr.; and siblings, Lyle “Ike” Fenlason, Beryl Fenlason, Mary Dewitt, Ruth Drysdale, Hildred Peterson, and Leah Obe.

She will be missed by her son, David Hunt and his wife Martha; grandchildren, Joshua Hunt and Samantha Maheu and her husband J-Sun Bailey; great grandchildren, Margaret “Maggie” Maheu, and Charlotte Cowan; her cousin and best friend, Gracie Boyden; and family, Jean Murphy, Barbara Striker, Louise Savage, Tim Hunt; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Betty’s daughter-in-law, Martha Hunt for taking exceptional care of Betty in her final days. The family would also like to thank Karolyn for caring for Betty at night in her final days and the hospice workers for their compassionate care.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 25 at 12 p.m. at The Fairfield Center United Methodist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories or photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be made to The Fairfield Food Pantry.

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