Alexa R. Hanson

Alexa R. Hanson Abington Alexa R. Hanson, 64, a lifetime resident of Abington, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Weymouth, she was a daughter of the late John and Ivyane (Nunez) Hanson. Alexa was a devoted teacher for 43 years in the Whitman school system, her interests were in computers and taught classes. She attended Abington schools and earned her masters degree at Fitchburg State College. She enjoyed traveling to Prince Edward Island and had a love for her cats and reading. Alexa was a member of the Dyer Memorial Library and the Abington Historical Society. She is survived by her sister, Marsha Stockley and her husband Ray of Dudley; her cousin, David Nunez of Washington and his children Wendi Cady of Washington, Maripat Nunez of Hawaii; her niece and nephew, Lynda Rodriguez and her husband Angel of Webster, Mark Stockley and his wife Glendaly of Southbridge; also great-nieces and great-nephews. Her funeral services will be held Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Inc., Plymouth Street (Rte 58 at the rotary circle), Whitman. Burial will be at a later date. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Nov. 9, 4-7 p.m. Donations may be made in her name to the J.H. Duval School, attention Library Fund, 60 Regal St., Whitman, MA 02382, or the Dyer Memorial Library, 28 Centre Ave., Abington, MA 02351. For online condolences and directions, visit www.blanchardfc.com.