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Alyce Hanley Obituary

HANLEY, Alyce M. (Vincent) 74, of Dennis and formerly of Milton, passed away at home after a long, courageous battle on Oct. 29, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Thomas P., and her cherished daughters Karen M. of Hull and Lori A. Donovan and her husband William of Plymouth, and her adoring grandchildren, Ryan, Erin, Kayla and Casey Donovan. Alyce graduated from North Quincy H.S. and Emmanuel College. The "job" she loved most was raising her daughters, but she went on to teach at Aquinas Jr. College in Milton. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling, the beach, spending winters in Naples, FL, and precious time with her family and friends. We will continue to be inspired by her strength, love and faith. Visitation will be held at Doane Beal and Ames Funeral Home in SOUTH DENNIS, Route 134, from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Services will be held at Our Lady Of the Cape at 11 am Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and the VNA of Cape Cod. Comments and reflections may also be left with her on www.mem.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 1, 2008.

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Ann Forsyth

October 26, 2020

Dear Hanley family - As for Alyce, on this day/date, my thoughts remain the same as I wrote in her guest book. She was a lovely friend, classmate and Catholic Christian. Her family misses her, no doubt. Her life was too short, esp since I am presently on the cusp of 87 and 60+ married years, and so many have already preceded me/us into the Kingdom. I hope they all are asking the Lord to grant us mercy when our own times arrive!! May Alyce continue to rest in eternal peace, and as I am telling her now, as we did on Graduation Day, '55 - - see you later!!! Love and prayers for you all and love and hugs for/to Alyce from her friend and classmate - Ann Drennan Forsyth

Ann (Drennan) Forsyth

November 3, 2008

Dear Tom and loving Hanley family members-
I was very saddened to read of my dear classmate, Alyce's passing. I was not aware she had been ill for such a lengthy period. I know you will miss her terribly. We had such a great time at our 50th reunion, and although I do not return to Boston often, our 25th and 50th reunions were high water marks for me and all of us, as so many traveled long distances to simply -- 'be together.' We, the 'depression babies,' were a small but very collegial group of girls/ladies during our years at Emmanuel. Our reunion conversations started (with some 'inside' humor) where we left off (1955) and moved on quickly from there. We were never strangers with one another. I always loved Alyce's humor. She had an enviable Catholic Christian perception of people and life!!! What a wonderful legacy she has left for all or you!!! Now, she has joined the elect in those Great Halls of Heaven. There is joy and laughter at her arrival, and she is now in the long-awaited company of our beloved Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!!! May Alyce's soul and the souls of all the faithful Vincent/Hanley family members departed, rest in the peace of her/their Lord. With much love and blessings for now and always,
Ann (Drennan) Forsyth, EC '55
8025 Farmington Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138

The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated

November 1, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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