Frances Stafford Hunting, a summer resident of Bayville for over 60 years, died March 6 in her 96th year.

Born in Brookline, Mass., she was the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Carter) Sutton and was a graduate of Newton High School and Smith College.

Mrs. Hunting was predeceased by her husbands, Alfred H. Stafford and Raymond D. Hunting; and her brother David Sutton and his wife, Bettina.

Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Gilchrist and her husband Barrett of Bayville and Wellesley, Mass.; one son, David Carter Stafford and his wife Charlotte of Bayville and Wayland, Mass.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A private family gathering in celebration of her life will be held in the spring.

Contributions in Mrs. Hunting's memory may be made to Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.