Margaret B. Hunter

William Edward Curtin, born December 26, 1928 in Port Chester, New York, passed away on November 11, 2009 at the North Carolina State Veteran’s Nursing Home in Salisbury, North Carolina. The son of John Michael and Catherine Tracey Curtin, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1946, at age 17, serving in the South Pacific. In 1949, following his naval service, he enlisted in the Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Honored to have served his country, his passing on Veteran’s Day would have been meaningful to him. His professional career began at Homelite in Port Chester, New York. Recognizing his potential, Homelite sent him for management training to Fordham University in New York City. He rose through the ranks to become Purchasing Manager and was an essential part of the team that relocated the business to North Carolina in 1971. He retired from the company after more than 35 years of dedicated service. A lifelong swimmer and Water Safety Instructor who loved the beach, he taught many Boy Scouts to swim. He had a strong work ethic, greatly valued education and loved to read. He instilled those values in his children and took great pride in their achievements. Survivors include his wife Mary, his children Elizabeth Sequeira of Silver Spring, Maryland, Patricia Sullivan (Robert) of Trumbull, Connecticut, Michael Curtin of Concord, New Hampshire, Chris Hunter (Tracy) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and his grandchildren Philip Sequeira, Robert J. Sullivan, III and Hayden, Story and Harper Hunter. He was predeceased by his siblings baby Agnes Curtin, Catherine Gallagher, John Curtin, Mary Cooper, Thomas Curtin and Gertrude Gotch. Visitation will be held at 11am on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Summersett Funeral Home, 1315 West Innes Street, Salisbury, North Carolina. Graveside service and burial will follow at 12 PM, at the US National Cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Veteran’s organization of your choice. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Curtin family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Margaret B. Hunter

October 28, 1916 - November 12, 2009