Edward-Hanley-Obituary

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Edward A. Hanley Jr.

Stoughton, Massachusetts

Feb 23, 1926 – Nov 17, 2017 (Age 91)

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BORN
February 23, 1926
DIED
November 17, 2017
AGE
91
LOCATION
Stoughton, Massachusetts
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Edward A. Hanley, Jr., 91, died Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the husband of 66 years of the late Mary Theresa (Reardon) Hanley. Born in Somerville, he was raised and educated in Arlington and Boston and was a graduate of Arlington High School. Mr. Hanley...

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Mr. Hanley,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Rest in peace, Ed, God bless you and your family.

Dad,I know you are with our Lord,Mom,Ned and all your and our loved ones.I thankyou for your example your teachings your leadership and the religious faith you instilled in all of your children.We honor and thankyou for your military service to our country.You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.Eternal peace,love and happiness in the Kingdom of Heaven.We will all meet again! With love forever,Your Son James

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all as you say goodbye to your wonderful dad. I have many good memories of your mom, from high school, then working with her at the Shawmut Bank when she met your father. I was a bridesmaid at their wedding and stayed in touch throughout the years. It saddens me to loose all my old friends, but I look forward to that great "reunion" some day! I know you all have good memories of the years gone by, as do I. They will both be in my daily prayers, as...

My Dearest Uncle Eddie,,,. Wow, I am sitting reflecting on your 91 years. So many beautiful blessing God bestowed on you and Aunt Mary. Nine wonderful children who graced you with so many beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wow... I closed my eyes and I see you ascending a beautiful long, white and gold staircase moving towards an exceptionally bright light. As you continue to climb, each step you regain your strength and are walking with no more pain. You see shadows in...

Dad, You were the ultimate teacher....of lifelong lessons in love, loyalty, commitment, dedication and perseverance. You were steadfast and unwavering in your commitment to God, your country and your family. My ultimate life's aspiration is to l

Dad,
You were the ultimate teacher....of lifelong lessons in love, loyalty, commitment, dedication and perseverance. You were steadfast and unwavering in your commitment to God, your country and your family.
My ultimate life's aspiration is to live those lifelong lessons and to apply them to family, friends, and those I encounter along the path of my journey. You will be sorely missed but I take comfort knowing you are at peace, and once again reunited with our beloved Mom and...

Mom and dad...a lifelong example of true, enduring and everlasting love ❤.

Mom and dad...a lifelong example of true, enduring and everlasting love ❤.

To the Hanley Family
So sorry to hear the loss of dad

Dad, you were truly an example of family, faith and character! Your Love was unyielding and your guidance was always reliable. Your honorable service in two wars was admirable and appreciated. You will always be lovingly remembered.-Clare