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Elizabeth HANLON Obituary
Elizabeth graduated from St. Vincent High School in Plymouth, Pa. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Joseph Church, a volunteer at Holy Family Retreat House, a member of Holy Family Retreat League, a volunteer in the library at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, and a substitute teacher in Hampton elementary schools.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Hanlon; parents, Thomas and Rose Raub O'Rourke; sisters, Catherine Dvoroznak and Ellen Rubitski; brothers, John, George, Donald, William, Thomas and Leonard O'Rourke.
She is survived by her daughter, Maureen Lester and her husband, Harold of Hampton; son, William Hanlon and his wife, Judy of Smithfield; two sisters, Ruth Sherman of Plymouth, Pa., Margaret Melone and her husband, Al of Pittston, Pa., and Betty Hanlon of Smithfield; grandchildren, Erin Hanlon Montgomery and husband, Mark of Richmond, Neil Hanlon and wife, Haley of Newport News, and James Hanlon of Smithfield; step grandchildren, Rebecca and Andy Ryan of Yorktown; great-grandchildren, Lawson and Ainsleigh Montgomery, and Austin Hanlon; several nieces, nephews and their families.
The family thanks the Devonshire staff with special thanks to the entire staff of Assisted Living for their care and kindness; Dr. Jennifer McCord and Rose of the Hampton Family Practice and Personal Touch Hospice.
A Christian Wake Service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. The family will receive friends until 4:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 514 Buckroe Ave., Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Poor Clares in New Kent, Va.
Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Avenue, in downtown Hampton, 757-723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sister Mary Bernard Curran
December 8, 2009
Dear children and family of Elizabeth Hanlon,
I am very sorry you lost your mother recently. I knew her well through her long friendship with my mother, Jean Curran, who died twenty-some years ago. I have been to your mother's home in Buckroe for lunch a number of times, and could easily see why my mother thought so highly of her. She was a beautiful and a good woman--and a lot of fun. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Sister Mary Bernard Curran, O.P.
Beverly Seay Jones
December 3, 2009
Bill and Family,
It was just two weeks ago today that you came to console us on the death of my mother, Loretta Seay. My prayers are with you and your family now. Mom has a wonderful friend joining her. May God bless them both.
Patricia O'Rourke
December 3, 2009
Dear Bill, Maureen and family,
The loss of a Mother is always difficult. I pray God will give you the graces you need during this time of sorrow.
Aunt Libby, like my Dad, always had a great sense of humor and that you will miss.
Take time to grieve and remember she will always be with you because of the wonderful memories of her love, care, kindness and wit.
Anita Seay Moseley
December 2, 2009
Bill and family,
Little did I know when I asked about your mom the other day that she would be joining my mom so soon. God bless and keep her always. Sorry that I won't be there for the service due to other commits, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Maureen, and the family. Take comfort that she is in a better place.
December 1, 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Elizabeth, Always take comfort in knowing that she now resides with the angels and . . . . The Lord. We will keep you and all in our parish family in our hearts and prayers. God Bless You in this time of sorrow and give you comfort in happy memories.
Diana Marshall Hall
St Joseph's Catholic Church Parishoner
Mary Heath
December 1, 2009
I will miss your mothers' smile and the way she said my name as I walked by her in the halls of the Devonshire. Just know now she is at peace and out of pain.
Cathy Walker
December 1, 2009
Elizabeth was a great friend and neighbor. She has been missed since moving from LeMaster Ave., but not gone from our thoughts and memories. Now she will be able to watch over us from heaven. I will miss her kindness and great smile!
Maureen O'Rourke McCabe
December 1, 2009
I will always have fond memories of Aunt Libby. She always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around. You could always expect a good laugh.
You now have an angel in heaven watching over all of you.
Sandra O'Rourke Yadouga
December 1, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Gibson
November 30, 2009
We will miss Elizabeth's laugh and her ever-present sense of humor. With sympathy--Love, Mary and Gary
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