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1941
DIED
2018
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William Hanson Obituary
Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith Hatch Hanson, his children, Kenneth (Brenda) Hanson of Great Falls Montana and Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Keefner of Canaan, daughter-in-law Natalie Hanson of Canaan, Sisters, Margaret Van Dusen French, Sr. Madeline Mary and Mary Tomchik, sister-in-law Regina Hanson, grandchildren, Daniel and Allison Hanson, Emily (Elijah) Falkner and Sarah Keefner, and Morgan Hanson (Shane Powell), Garrett and Christopher Hanson.
He was predeceased by his son James B. Hanson and brothers, Joseph W., Thomas F. and John J. Hanson.
Calling hours will be Wednesday December 19th from 4 to 7pm at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am at the Immaculate Conception Church in New Lebanon, with interment to follow at St. James Cemetery, Ghent NY.
Bill was the co-founder of Power the Way for Education and the family has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions in Bill's name be made there at PO Box 184 Canaan, NY 12029. Condolences may be conveyed and the full obituary can be viewed at frenchblasl.com.
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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home25 Railroad Ave, Chatham, NY 12037
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