Machias, Maine
1975 - 2004
Marshfield – Joshua C. Hansom, 28, died in a tragic vehicle accident Friday, March 12, 2004. He was the beloved son of Donald and Debra (Maker) Hanscom and the only brother to Joseph and was loved deeply by them all. He was born July 31, 1975 at Ellsworth.
He was a graduate of Machias Memorial High School, class of 1993. He attended Brewster Academy in Wolfboro, N.H. and Babson College in Boston. He worked at this dad’s construction company, helped with his grandfather’s blueberry and wreathing business and was currently employed with Microdyne in Orono. Joshua enjoyed four-wheeling, snowmobiling, snowboarding, and beating everybody at jeopardy.
He is survived by his parents and his brother, his maternal grandfather, Ralph D. Maker of Cutler; his Nana Patricia and her husband, Dave Maker of East Machias and Grammie and Pa, Flora and Herb Hanscom of Marshfield. He will also be sadly missed by many very special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He will be especially missed by Kurt and Billy Guptill, Jesse Reid, Justin Look, and special cousin, Jason Maker Trickett and his special love, Tara Ingatis.
A memorial service will be held on 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at the Machias Valley Baptist Church with Pastor George Henderson officiating.
In lieu of flowers those who wish may make contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
We send our deepest sympothy to all who knew Josh. May the memories of Josh ease the pain of losing him at such a young age.
We will never forget him!
Tina & Steven Roberts
March 17, 2004 | Anchorage, AK
Although we did not know Joshua, we can so understand losing a son - at any age - and to lose one unexpectedly and with no reason, it just hurts more. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to you.
Eileen & Robie Robinson
March 16, 2004 | Machias, ME
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home
March 14, 2004 | Machias, ME
