Barbara-Hanson-Obituary

Barbara Hanson

Amherst, Massachusetts

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Barbara Hanson, gourmand, connoisseur, artist & entrepreneur passed away on October 28, 2008. Born in 1951 to Ralph & Lillian Hanson, she grew up in Bristol, RI, and graduated class of '69 Bristol High School.She is survived by her father, Ralph Hanson of Bristol; her sister, Elizabeth...

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Barbara was a great "aunt" to our daughter Olivia. She was very generous with her time and celebrated every holiday, especially Christmas. I remember her fondly for that.

Dear friend. I remember you whenever I am cooking. You always had a shortcut or a great suggestion. We shared cookbooks and stories. We shared family and friends. I miss you.

Dear Sister Barbara, It amazes me how different we were from each other, yet how alike. . .we had the same taste in art, music, pottery, jewelry, antiques. . .and boy, did we both love shells, animals, and stones. You have gone from my sight for now, but not from my mind. I know you've finally found peace. My love, Betty, (and Tom & Jordan).

Dear Barbara,
I love you and I will miss you. Penney, Hobbs, Calvin and I have welcomed Giorgio to our home with welcome arms. Thank you for letting us adopt Giorgio. We think of you when we see him, walk him, feed him (human food), go to sleep and wake up with him under the covers. I promise to keep him comfortable and safe.

Barbara was a talented artist, a self-taught chef and an avid reader. She was generous to everyone she met and befriended. She loved all children and treated them as her own family. She was a loving aunt to my daughter Livvie and would lavish her with gifts on every occasion. She loved traditional holidays like Christmas, thanksgiving and her favorite, ground-hog day. She made sure that no detail was spared to celebrate the history, the cultural significance and the traditions. She embraced...