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Hannah Green Obituary
GREEN, Hannah L. Hannah Louise Green, 23, of Woodstock passed away on Wednesday, (May 31, 2006) at Boston Children's Hospital following a bold and courageous fight with cancer. Born on February 14, 1983, Hannah was the beloved daughter of Peter and Nancy Green, and loving sister to Emily (Green) Hayden and Megan Green. She grew up in Woodstock, and in 2001 she graduated from Woodstock Academy, where she played soccer and basketball, and participated in several dramatic productions, including Grease and West Side Story. After high school, Hannah attended Central Connecticut State University. At Central, she was a member of the Pep Squad dance team and president of the Communications Club. In spite of her recent illness, Hannah was able to complete her studies, and she graduated with honors in Communications on May 20, 2006. Following her college graduation, Hannah planned to work as the Development Intern at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp Fund in New Haven. This organization was especially meaningful to Hannah as she was a camper for several summers at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in Ashford. She enjoyed her time there with the staff and other campers and was employed in the summer of 2005 as an assistant in the main office. During her twelve-year battle with leukemia, Hannah underwent a bone marrow transplant in 1994 and a second transplant in 2003. In the face of these challenges, Hannah's vivacious spirit, passion for life, and spunky sense of humor remained unconquerable. She enjoyed travel, music, dance, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Her vibrant and upbeat personality touched the hearts of the many people she knew through her involvement in church, school, and recreational activities, as well as through her employment at Sweet Evalina's Stand, the Inn at Woodstock Hill, and the Woodstock Town Hall. The name Hannah means "grace," and that's exactly what she embodied; she was a beautiful and gracious spirit, a gift to all who knew her. In addition to her parents and sisters, Hannah is survived by her paternal grandmother, Esther Green of New Britain; her maternal grandparents, William and Audrey Metzger of Elgin, IL; her brother-in-law, Harley Hayden of Atlanta, GA; her boyfriend, Jonathan Agbatar of Durham, England; her dearest friend, Katrina St. Jean of Woodstock; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10th, at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Woodstock, 24 Childs Hill Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hannah's memory may be made to: The Boston Ronald McDonald House, 229 Kent Street, Brookline, MA 02446; memo: The Hannah Green Memorial Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vanessa Pergolizzi
June 27, 2006
Hannah,
I miss you more and more with each passing day. I still cry and think about you often. You were such a good friend to me, and I will never forget one of the last times we were together when we were late to class because your printer was malfunctioning and printing out your assignment in font 30 and we were both laughing uncontrollably. I know you are watching over me and taking care of me. See you in my dreams banana!!! Love ya!!
Brett
June 10, 2006
Hannah never let her situation define who she was. She always wore a smile, and I wouldnt have known she was sick if I hadn't asked about her missing school in the past. She was one of the girls that were enjoyable to be around and always made you feel welcome. Her spirit always filled the room. I am praying for her and the family.
Erin Herd
June 9, 2006
Hannah,
I know that so many people will be missing you for a very long time, because you left a beautiful mark on everyone's heart that got the pleasure of knowing you. You were such a blessing to my life. Thank you.
Debbie Cswertek
June 9, 2006
Hannah was an amazing person, with an even more amazing personality. She could make anyone smile. She will be greatly missed by all. I hope she can find peace.
Kandace Tanner
June 9, 2006
Hannahs family: Sending my deepest condolences to you in this time of grief. Let me be the first to praise you on raising such an amazing and beautiful woman. I am thankful to have been able to be graced with sharing some wonderful times with Hannah throughout our time at Central. There is not one person who can say that their life has not been changed by knowing such an angelic person. I will forever miss Hannah's beautiful smiling face and spirit for life. Thank you for letting so many of us share what little time we have with such an inspirational and loving person* we will miss her greatly ^i^
Susan Green
June 9, 2006
Hannah, sweetheart,
Here we are, Gramma & I, in the library reading these beautiful notes from your many wonderful friends. How true each word is, as we who have known and loved you, reflect on our days together.
I know you'd love to be with us now, too, but you're celebrating in Heaven with Grampa. Over these next days we still have many tears to cry, but they will be blended with laughter, as we all remember the times and ways you brought fun and craziness into life when we were with you.
I have more to say, but right now I need to find a tissue 'cause my eyes and nose are running like faucets and sitting here at the library computer -it must look like a sight! :)
We look forward to our next big family reunion, dear Hannah! Give Grampa my love.
With a grateful heart for the love we've shared and for our hope in Jesus,
Aunt Sue (and of course-Uncle Tom)
Sunsheray Turner
June 8, 2006
Hannah was such a sweet person. I had a class with her and she was a very close friend of one of my friends. She was always a pleasant person and will be missed. My condolences go out to her family and friends.
Anne Russo
June 8, 2006
Hannah,
I only met you a few times and I feel like I really know you because Katie always talked about you! As I am thinking of you now I see your beautiful smile and see you surrounded by a golden light. You are missed but I know you are close. PEACE BE WITH YOU.
"Her face is a map of the world"
"You can see she's a beautiful girl" "And everything around her is a silver pool of light, the people who surround her feel the benefit of it..." K.T. Tunstall
Jenn Spatcher
June 7, 2006
Hannah was an amazing girl who was passionate, strong and couragious. Thru it all she always had a smile. She showed me what it meant to step above the rest and always be the better person. She looked at everything with the most positive light and would do anything for anyone. She loved her family and her friends, I heard about them all the time. We used to run in the park near school and she would tell me stories about her past. She used to have me help her with her hair once it started to get curly "..are you sure i don't need more bobbypins?" she would ask. She always found time to come visit me at the mall when I was working and she was definately a huge positive influence in my life and I feel priveledged that we met. I think that many others would say the same! I miss ya Hannah Banana! You were always there for me! I hope we meet again!
Valerie Gallo
June 7, 2006
As the American Cancer Society representative, I had the pleasure of working with Hannah on CCSU's Colleges Against Cancer chapter. While we only met a few times, she left such a positive impression on me. Her smile lit up the entire room! I am so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer DeMontigny
June 7, 2006
Hannah,
Words can't say how much you truely will be missed. You were one of the sweetest, strongest and funniest people I know. I love you and miss you
Kristen Cruz
June 7, 2006
To Hannah's family:
I send my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Hannah was the type of person that would walk into a room and light it up. She was beautiful inside and out and she still is. Although I only spoke with Hannah briefly, she did speak fondly of her family, her hospital family, and how she loved coming from her small rural town.
I first met Hannah through Pep Squad and PPC. She was creative and supportive. She was always willing to lend an ear and I will never forget her for that.
To Hannah:
Thank you for being yourself. Thank you for being honest and trustworthy. Thank you for always smiling. Thank you for listening. No one will ever forget who you are and what you have accomplished.
God Bless you Hannah Bannana...xox
Jennifer Kollmer
June 6, 2006
My greatest sympathy goes out to Hannah's family and all those that filled her life with love. Hannah was a very couragous girl whom will be missed by the whole community. Even those who didn't personally know her are moved by her accomplishments and persistence in life, despite the unimaginable obstacles she faced. May she now find comfort and peace while shining down on all those that filled her life with love while she was with us.
Beverly Pawlak
June 6, 2006
When I heard that Hannah was soon to depart this world, my heart ached. I wished to be there with you all at that time and in my spirit I was. Her life was a precious gift that touched us all. As we miss her and mourn, Heaven rejoices to receive her. When our time comes to travel that road and see our Lord, she will be there to greet us with her smiling face. She is in our future.
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." From Psalm 30:5.
Cindy Sherman
June 6, 2006
Dearest Hannah,
You are so important and so loved by Kara. You brought laughter, smiles and appreciation for life to her and to our hearts. You also brought tears of saddness.I have wiped so many of Kara's tears, as well as my own, as I've tried to help her cope with the loss of such a great friend. I cherish all the special memories you have brought into my home over the years.You, my dear Hannah have touched our lives and we are all better people for having that privledge. You have also initiated a reflection into some of the silly things you all giggled over over the years and we have smiled and laughed through the tears as we reminisced just knowing that you are entertaining someone up above with that same great sense of humor. It is their gain and our loss but we have great memories that no one can take away. I hope those "Golden Gates" are as pretty as you thought they would be. You deserve nothing but gold as you endured as a true "lady" You will be so missed as you are a precious gift that we could not keep long enough. You may ring the bell whenever you want! We love you Hanna
Vanessa Pergolizzi
June 6, 2006
Hannah could lift my spirits quicker than anyone I have ever known. When I saw her name flashing on my cell phone, I knew that there would be nothing but a ton of I love you's being said throughout our conversation. The last words she said to me were I love you, and I will never ever forget that!!! She will always be one of my best friends.
Victoria Ganges
June 5, 2006
Hannah,
You were such a sweet person. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know you and make some memories with you. You touched everyone around you. You will be missed and will stay forever in my thoughts.
Darrell Barnett
June 5, 2006
Hannah,
I am not sure I know you, but you were a great person, an angel, and a confidant. You will be greatly missed.
Love,
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