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Barbara McAndrew Hanson

1935 - 2017

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1935

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2017

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Simsbury, Connecticut

Barbara Hanson Obituary

Hanson, Barbara McAndrew
81 of of Sun City West and Avon, CT, passed away on October 4, 2017. She was born on November 18, 1935, in Bronxville, NY; daughter of the late Walter Thomas and Frances (Vollmer) McAndrew. She was a devout Catholic who was involved in Hospital, Hospice and Prison Ministries. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Julia Shannon of St. Augustine, FL, Fran Donohue (and Glen) of Mahopac, NY, Mary Greggains (and Nick) of Simsbury, CT, and Terri Moran (and Tim) of Holliston, MA; seven grandchildren, Tim Guilbeault, Bobby Bianconi, Amanda Bianconi, Jack Moran, Lia Moran, Sophie Greggains, and Matthew Greggains; two great grandchildren, Joshua and Claire Guilbealt. She was predeceased by her siblings, Frances McAndrew Renton, Jean McAndrew Larkin, and Walter Thomas McAndrew. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 942 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury, CT is caring for the arrangements. Memorial donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 8, 2017.
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I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Carla

October 15, 2017

Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Barbara

Judi & Keith Ramsdill

October 10, 2017

So sorry for your loss of Mrs. Barbara, please take refuge in prayer Psalms 57:1, and know that she is alive in God's memory Luke 20: 37, 38, may the God of comfort, comfort you at this time..

Alicia Johnson

October 9, 2017

My sincere condolences for your loss. May God's love comfort and support you in the days ahead.

Miranda

October 6, 2017

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Mary Church

942 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT

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