DECATUR – Robert E. Hunt, 48, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2014 with his family by his side after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 16, 1965 in Cobleskill, the son of Ronald and Nancy (Crapser) Hunt.

Robert was a proud graduate of Worcester Central School, Class of 1987 and was a member of the East Worcester United Methodist Church. He lived a quiet happy life on the family farm. His life's story was published by his mother through her daily journal and notes, "Love Lifts the Heart". A second book was also released, a sequel to the first. He was known for his famous Teddy Bears; loved to embroider, sew and do a good word search.

His is survived by his mother, Nancy Hunt; his siblings, Fred Hunt, Ron and Jamie Hunt, Tom and Brenda Hunt, Rhonda and David Ferris and Heather and Stephen Fancher; nieces and nephews, Joe and Shannon and their sons, Carter and Benjamin; Danielle, Travis, Lance, Joshua, Tommy Jr., Darren, Matthew, Trevor and Connor; also several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Ronald; a nephew, Michael Ferris and his grandparents.

Calling hours will be 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 20, at the E.J. Skinner Co Funeral Chapel, 155 Main St., Worcester.

A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Maple View Cemetery, North Road in East Worcester, with the Rev. Nancy Dulkis, officiating.

Donations may be made to the East Worcester United Methodist Church, PO Box 665, East Worcester, NY 12064

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com