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1930
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2010
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Shirley Hanlon Obituary
She graduated from Norwalk High, Class of '48, and later attended the Latin American Institute in New York City. She married William Hanlon and raised six children before moving to New Hartford in 1970. Shirley worked at CIGNA for many years before retiring and becoming an avid traveler and patron of the arts. She was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, friend and neighbor. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in New Hartford. Shirley enjoyed her time volunteering at Trinita and was very active in many area senior centers. The beach at West Hill Lake was Shirley's favorite summer destination, where she spent countless afternoons with her family and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Eric and Marie Miller, her husband of 33 years, William; her son, Bill; her brother Eric Miller Jr. and her close companion Don Carmody. She is survived by her daughters; Mary Jane Ryon and her husband Gary, Carol Mandel and her husband Tim, Kathy Hanlon, Tracey LeBlanc and her husband Art; and her son Paul Hanlon and his wife Liz. There are nine granddaughters, three grandsons and three great-grandsons, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss this remarkable woman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church in New Hartford at noon. Internment will be private. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 5 Steele Road, New Hartford has care of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers and in Shirley's spirit of charity, the family requests remembrances to Trinita, Foothills Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
Visit an online guestbook at Montano-Shea.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Hanlon
December 23, 2010
All of us have fond memories of Mrs. Hanlon from College Street. Our love goes out to all of the family.
John,Renie,Dave and Rob Lahey
Arnold Moro
December 11, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a wonderful women who we will miss. She was so good to our Gianna, giving her stickers for her book.
She was always willing to talk about anything that we were bothered with. She knew so much about the world and always shared the trips she took and was going to take with us. We are so sorry for her whole family, she will be missed by us, her friends at the Lake much love to all the Lake will not be the same without her. Love Arnold and Karen Moro and Gianna
Ann Marie Faucher
December 5, 2010
Mary and family- so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mom and visiting the cottage. It doen't seem as though it was that long ago. She is now joined with your dad once again. My deepest condolences- Ann Marie (Savino) Faucher and family
December 4, 2010
To all of Shirley Hanlon's family: Whenever we think of Shirley, a smile automatically comes to our faces. We always enjoyed listening to the tales of her travels. She was a wonderful, caring woman, and we will all miss her.
Chris and Sue Beyus family.
December 4, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Hanlon. I have many wonderful memories of her and your family from my childhood. She was also one of a very few that kept in touch with my mother when she became ill and somewhat of a recluse. It is never easy losing someone we love. My thoughts are with you. God bless, April (Faust) Yoder.
Cornish Family
December 3, 2010
To the Hanlon Family, My entire family wishes to extend their deepest sympathy to you for your loss of a very caring woman, mother and grand and great-grandmother. May you always remember how much she was loved by her friends and her West Hill Lake family and may God's presence be with you all to give you the strength and the comfort. Peace be you now and forever.
Dorrie Volpe
December 1, 2010
The Hanlon Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficut time, may the precious memories of your mom help you thru the difficut days ahead. Love Dorrie Volpe (lived on Niles Road)
December 1, 2010
Mrs Hanlon has been part of our extended family now for so many years.When Liz and Paul married she was always a welcomed face at family events.The only comfort there is to give you at a time like this is that she is no longer in pain or suffering and is at peace.She is now with those whom she loved, that have gone before her.She will be forever in our hearts and our memories and The entire Hanlon family will always be in our hearts and prayers.Our sympathy goes out to all of you. With much love Pat (Bendoraitis) and Michael Borla
December 1, 2010
Shirley volunteered at the Avon Public Library for many years, answering the phone on Thursday mornings. She was a good friend to many of us, always interested in our lives and what was happening at the Library. We enjoyed hearing about her travels. We will miss her. Virginia Vocelli
Marianne, Michael & Massimo Menta
December 1, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Hanlon. She was a great lady and always had great stories about her travels. She will be missed....Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Hanlon family....
Ellyn Ryan
December 1, 2010
To the family of our friend Shirley: we are both so sad to hear about Shirley, who volunteered for many years here at the Avon Library. We had many talks & laughs. We enjoyed her friendship & will miss her presence. Such a shock, we thought she was doing well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ellyn Ryan & Rhoda Valentine
Jean Barnicoat
December 1, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. I did not know her well, but what I did know of her, I liked very much. You pretty much always knew where you stood with Shirley and I, for one, will miss her very much.
Christine Ivory
December 1, 2010
I hope this candle helps Shirley on her journey home-God Bless You Shirley.
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