Robert A. Hanson

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Robert Hanson Obituary

AUGUSTA -- Robert A. Hanson, 80, of Augusta died Monday, March 2, 2009, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.

He was born Dec. 9, 1928, in Washington, the son of Alonzo and Selma Hanson. He grew up in the Washington area and attended school there. Robert worked for more than 40 years at the Edwards mill in Augusta until it closed. He then worked for the city of Augusta as a supervisor until his retirement.

Mr. Hanson loved his old truck. He enjoyed hanging out with the boys at the Summerhaven pits. He also loved country music and playing his guitar. He was a dedicated father and husband.

Robert was predeceased by his wife, Norma A. Hanson, in 2002.

He is survived by his sons, Dennis Hanson, of Manchester, Richard Hanson, of Pittston, William Hanson, of Augusta, Ben Hanson, of South China, Royce Hanson, of Belgrade and Ronald Hanson, of Augusta; his daughters, Cindy Kenney, of Belgrade, Helen St. Peter, of Albion, and Ann Babb, of South China; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Hallowell.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. www.khrfuneral homes.com

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Published by Kennebec Journal on Mar. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hanson

10 Entries

Selma Babb

March 6, 2009

To my loving father. I wish I could of spent more time with you. I will remember all the good times we spent together. Specially up at the pits with you and the family. I am glad that I got to say goodbye the day before you passed. You are with mom now. I love you dad.
Your Daughter,
Ann

Kristie Babb

March 6, 2009

Papa,
I know I didnt get to see you very much at all, but the times that we spent together I will cherish forever. I enjoy remembering the time when mom would make you and I tosted peanut butter jelly sandwiches on your george forman grill... I am just glad that I got to say goodbye the day before you past. I miss you so much. But now you rest in peace with grammy and the angels. I love you so much.

norman norwood

March 5, 2009

my deepest sympathies to benny, dennis, richard, royce, ronny, zeb, cindy, helen, and ann. i remember many wonderful times on amhurst st at your parents, and will miss them both very very much.. i do have some pics of them if any would like copies... their nephew norm.. ill mis em both

Deb Tanger

March 5, 2009

Iam sorry to hear about your lost,
Mom & Dad was a very good and nice couple,
They are going to badley missed.
I send my deepest symathy out to all of you, Zeb,Cindy,Benny,
Ann,Dennis,Helen,Richard,
and all the Grandchildren.
Iam thinking of all of you going though this.

Royce Hanson Jr.

March 4, 2009

I still have memories as a child in the pits with dad and Robert and All the Hansons I'm sorry that I didn't get to know him as well as most but will always remember that old tan truck and my sympathies go out to the rest of the family and my father as well.

Cindy Kenney

March 4, 2009

to my dad, I will miss you so much, we spent alot of time togetter, the longs talks we shared, long hours togetter at the doctors, getting you back on your feet. you was doing so good, I didnt even get to say goodbye. you was gone .. sadly missed your doughter Cindy

Carlie Norwood

March 4, 2009

Words cannot express our deepest sympathy for our extended family. We will forever have the best memories of hanging out at the pits with the "Hansons". Oh my God, did we have fun out there. Remember the truck pulls between Dennis and Benny? We tell the children about those days, and we laugh with fondness. Spencer climbing the pit wall with his Grand Torino. Like Bob, he too, wouldn't trade his ole jalopy for a new one. Playing cards at Suzie's house was the BEST>>>Remember when Cindy burnt everyone playing Acey Deucy? Well she mostly burnt Dennis...haha. We are so Blessed to have such a large family to call our own, thank you Bob and Suzie, for giving us that gift..You are always in our hearts and prayers. Rest in Peace. And God Bless you Dennis, Benny, Richard, Zebby, Royce, Ronny, Ann, Helen, Cindy and all the grandkids...We love you all. Carlie, Charlene, Carlton and Ryenn Norwood.

Louanna (LuLu) &Tim Lucas

March 4, 2009

Dearest Uncle Bob; We lost touch after Aunt Sue passed, and I'm truely sorry that I didn't get to say good-bye to you. You'll always hold a special place in my Memories, and in my heart. My sincere sympathy goes to Dennis, Richard, Cindy, Benny, Helen, Ann, and Bill, and all the Grandchildren. I Love You All!!..........Aunt LuLu

crystal hanson

March 4, 2009

papa iam truely gonna miss you! i thought bout you everyday.
may your soul rest in peace with grammy. I LOVE YOU!
LOVE ALWAYS
CRYSTAL

Shannon Austin

March 4, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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