Obituary of Mabel E. Hunting

Mabel E. Hunting passed to her eternal reward Sunday, March 8, 2015 from her daughter's home in Lake Placid, NY after a period of declining health. Mabel was born September 9, 1920 in Oakham, MA to the late Henry W. and Evelyn (Clifford) Grimes. She graduated from Barre High School, Barre, MA in 1938 and married Joseph L. Hunting November 11, 1939. He predeceased her October 24, 2003. After her husband returned from overseas duty in WWII (1946), she attended Marion College, Marion, IN. Mable was a homemaker and pastor's wife, faithfully serving alongside her husband in several pastorates in Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. Their ministry spanned 55 years, mostly with the Pilgrim Holiness Church of New York, Inc. Known for her artistic abilities, Mrs. Hunting complemented her husband's ministry with her chalk art, child evangelism, She was passionate about flowers, especially African Violets and hybrid lilies, often sharing their beauty with others. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased in death by her brother, son, grandson, and son-in-law. Mabel is survived by three daughters, Paulette Fay, Lake Placid, NY; Joanna (David) Howell, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA; Faith (Emmett) Wakefield, Hobe Sound, FL; a son, Wesley (Diane) Hunting, Salem, OH; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Wallace C. Grimes, E. Brookfield, MA; two sisters, Grace E. White, Woodlands, TX, and Eva F. Grimes, Oakham, MA; and several nieces and nephews. Mabel leaves a legacy of prayer and faith. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 11th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the M. B. Clark, Inc. Funeral Home in Lake Placid, as well as one hour previous to the service at the church. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 12th at 3:00 PM, at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Sentinel Rd., Lake Placid, NY with Rev. William Saxton officiating. Burial will be in Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, NY in the spring. Relatives and friends wishing to leave online condolences or share a memory or prayer are invited to light a candle at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com .