Rhena Mary Hunt (née Eckmier)
April 22, 2022
Passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2022, at the age of 91, after complications from surgery from an ulcer. Previously she had been admitted to hospital on October 2, 2021 after being hit by a car running over her foot, breaking her ankle and fracturing her wrist. Rhena spent the next seven months in a rehab facility learning to walk again. At 91, before the accident, Rhena was a very independent, strong-minded person who could still drive her own car and lived a completely independent life with no real health issues. She was determined to walk again and get back home. Rhena was predeceased by her husband; she was the beloved wife of Melvin Sidney Hunt, who passed away on August 13, 2010 from leukemia and heart disease. They will be together forever now.
Loving mother of Brenda, and proud grandmother of Sara, Daniel (Joyce) and Amanda (Justin). Predeceased by her parents Irene Eckmier and William David Daniel Whittington Eckmier. Rhena was an only child and grew up in the small town of Atwood, Ontario, later moving to London, Ontario, where she worked for many years at London Life. She met the love of her life Melvin at an air force dance, and they were married for 54 happy years. They moved to and lived in Toronto, Ontario where Melvin worked for 32 years at IBM and Rhena worked at Imperial Life. After his retirement, they moved back to London and spent many years travelling. Rhena was a loving and kind lady who everyone loved. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Rhena are asked to consider the London Regional Cancer Program or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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I miss you mom! Life is not the same without you! I feel so alone like a lost child! I feel there is nobody to turn to now, only having you and dad who are both gone now and together hopefully and at peace. I will carry on in life, remembering your word and guidance you have given me over the years. But nothing is the same without you mom! Who am I going to call? Who is going to tell me that everything is going to be ok? I’m sorry I was not there to hold your hand in those final moments, I will forever live in regret that I couldn’t say good bye and I love you!!!! Miss you mom and dad! I wish I could go back in time and relive it all again. Xx
Our condolences to Brenda and family on the passing of their Mother and Grandmother, Rhena Hunt. We were friends of Rhena and Mel for over fifty years and we have lost many of our friends as we too aproach our 91st birthday. In retirement on our trips south we would stop in London for a break and enjoy the company of the Hunts for a visit and coffee. Remember meeting Brenda at the Arrowhead campground many years ago when we celebrated Thanksgiving with the Hunt's at the camp just north of Huntsville. They are sorrly missed.
We we so very sorry to hear of Rhena’s passing, she was such a nice Lady and a very good friend to all of us.Rhena will be missed.Condolences to Brenda and her Family. Love from Bev Drabick her Family.
Services for Rhena Mary Hunt (née Eckmier)
Memorial Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
May 22, 2022 1:00 pm
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I miss you mom! Life is not the same without you! I feel so alone like a lost child! I feel there is nobody to turn to now, only having you and dad who are both gone now and together hopefully and at peace. I will carry on in life, remembering your word and guidance you have given me over the years. But nothing is the same without you mom! Who am I going to call? Who is going to tell me that everything is going to be ok? I’m sorry I was not there to hold your hand in those final moments, I will forever live in regret that I couldn’t say good bye and I love you!!!! Miss you mom and dad! I wish I could go back in time and relive it all again. Xx
~ Brenda Cowan (daugher)