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Hanna Hastings Obituary

HASTINGS, Hanna (Machlup) Died peacefully in her sleep on June 15, with her were husband Woody and children Jennifer, David, Laura and Karen. She suffered from Parkinson's disease. Hanna was born in 1930 in Austria to Mitzi and Fritz Machlup, a noted economist. She received Degrees from Swarthmore, Univ. of Illinois, Boston College and Harvard School of Education. Hanna and Woody were Housemasters at Harvard's North (now Pforzheimer) House, from 1976-1996. During that time, Hanna was Director of Student Affairs at Harvard School of Public Health. Hanna loved to ski and swim and was an avid exerciser. She was engaged in music, art and politics, and traveled widely. She was a wonderful wife and mother; she created loving friendships wherever she went. [email protected].

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 22, 2009.

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July 23, 2009

To Hanna's family: I knew Hanna from the Strong Women exercise class at Healthworks in Porter Sq, Cambridge. She was a lovely friend and a great inspiration, overcoming physical challenges -- and more. We also discovered we shared the same hairdresser! She was a dear, whom I'll long remember. My sincere condolences to you all.
Sue Fisher Seeger

Patricia Herlihy

July 17, 2009

Dear Woody and family,

Hanna gave happiness to all who knew her and with all the students at North House, they were legion. She lived with courage and grace. I am glad her death was peaceful with her loved ones around her.
I am fortunate to have seen her at Woody's 80th birthday party.

You are in my thought and prayers.

Pat Herlihy

June 22, 2009

Dear Prof. Hastings,
Sorry for your loss, my condolences go out to you and your family

Jack Conlin

Millie Bille

June 21, 2009

Hi Knew Hanna from Brookhaven, whe was the dear friend of Rev. Anna Caskey in the Parkinson Group. I'll remember her as a gentle, woman with a big smile each and every time she introduced me to her daughter. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Ann Karnovsky

June 21, 2009

Dear Woody and family, It was a shock to hear the sad news about Hanna. She was such a vibrant, intelligent and warm person and will be missed by many, many friends. Even in these last years when she had difficulty walking she courageously managed to attend the musical events, and gatherings for friends, which meant so much to her. Woody you were certainly her beloved Rock of Gibraltar. Please let me know if there is to be a memorial service. I send sympathy and love to all of you.

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