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Edna Hanscom Obituary

HANSCOM Edna C. (Auch) 75 years of age. Of Charlestown August 2, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Alton Hanscom and Eugene Lawrence. Devoted mother of Gene Lawrence and wife Leigh-Anne, Joan Godding, Liz Hanscom and companion Tony Resendes, Alton Hanscom and the late Judy Lawrence, James Lawrence and Michael Hanscom. Loving Gram to 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Harold Auch and Jeannette Auch-Paz. Also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Edna's Funeral on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Visiting hours Tuesday 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers kindly make a memorial donation in Edna's name to C.H.A.D., P.O. Box 35, Charlestown, MA. 02129. For obituary, directions and online condolences, www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Herald from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2013.

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Joanne Coleman

August 5, 2013

Edna you were truly one of a kind you never put you first it was always family and friends first there truly isn't many of women like you left love always Joanne Coleman

Tina Hennessey

August 5, 2013

May you rest in peace Edna...you were such an amazing woman and you will truly be missed. Love you. My sincere condolensces to the entire family.

James Lounsberry

August 5, 2013

Rest in Peace Edna say hi to my Dad

Kim Robinson

August 5, 2013

You will be missed

Marie Evers

August 4, 2013

fly high with the angels & rest peacefully with god..u will be forever missed by soo many & NO-ONE will ever be able to take your place..you were one of a kind Edna...rest-in-peace...

James Cunneen

August 4, 2013

We will Miss You

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