Robert H. Hunt Jr., 71, of Kennebunk, died peacefully Friday morning, August 16, 2013 at his residence with his family at his side following a five-year battle with Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia, outliving his medical staff’s expectations for someone fighting this particular disease.

Bob was born January 8, 1942 in Worcester, Mass., the son of Robert H. and Marie Davis Hunt, and was an alumnus of Bancroft School, the Choate School and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

On March 20, 1971, he married Susan Litwinowich. They celebrated their 42nd anniversary this year.

Bob was a design engineer, putting his talents to work in many fields. He worked for Amar G. Bose, at the inception of the Bose sound era. He then worked for noted Boothbay yachtbuilders Paul Luke, and Hodgdon Brothers, installing electrical and electronics systems in luxury yachts. He was employed with Corning in Kennebunk for 32 years until he retired. Not one to sit still for long, he created his own company, E.T.C. in Biddeford, which he operated for seven years before selling it. At the time of his passing, he was operating his second company, Hunt Piano Company, which integrated digital reading of music with player piano rolls, creating virtual player piano rolls, increasing the range of music a player piano could play. He loved working with people all over the world, especially Australia and Europe.

He was an active member and Past Master of York Lodge #22, AF & AM, Murray Chapter in West Kennebunk. He was a member of the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors of America (Boston Chapter).

As a youth, Bob summered in Boothbay Harbor. He developed a love of boating which lasted throughout his lifetime. He was passionate about his boats, the Optimist and Optimist II, which he operated out of Southport Marina for over 17 years. He and Susan especially enjoyed cruising the waters of the British Virgin Islands.

Susan and her family wish to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr. Ilyus and his staff, Beacon Hospice, and the wonderful care attendants from Home Instead, for their compassionate and loving care of Bob.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Litwinowich Hunt of Kennebunk; a son, Robert Hunt III of Windham; a daughter, Tracey Hunt of Portland; a brother, James Hunt and his wife Ann of Southport; a grandchild, Neeley Hunt of Windham; many nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers- and sisters-in-law; and his loving cat, “Scooter.”

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m., officiated by the brethren of York Lodge #22, at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, where a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at 11 a.m.

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the York Lodge #22, P.O. Box 55, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.

Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, www.bibberfuneral.com.