Diane C. Hannigan

Diane C. Hannigan

Diane Hannigan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2008.
Diane C. Hannigan, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008 in Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Born on November 6, 1946 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of Gloria Wilcox Holls and the late Irving E. Holls. She graduated from Lockport High School in 1964, Valparaiso University in 1968 with a B.S. in Education and received her Masters in Education in 1981 from the University of Buffalo. She was an elementary school teacher at Roy B. Kelley Elementary School from 1981 until 2002 when she retired. She was a life member and former President of the Lockport Junior Service League, a member of the Lockport Women’s College Club, the Town and Country Club of Lockport, Trinity Lutheran Church and its Altar Guild, and a former YWCA Board member. Wife of the late First Lt. Roger W. Anderson, Jr., killed in Viet Nam 1970; mother of Susan L. Collins; daughter of Gloria Wilcox Holls and the late Irving E. Holls; grandmother of William Collins, Jr. and Elizabeth Collins; sister of Robert (Elena) Holls of CA; and former wife of Patrick Hannigan. Friends may call on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Lange Funeral Home, Inc., 186 East Ave. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, 67 Saxton St. Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Post a message of sympathy at www.langefuneralhomeinc.com.

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January 21, 2008

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January 10, 2008

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Mary Schaffert

January 21, 2008

To Mrs. Hannigan's Family,

Mrs. Hannigan was my daughter's 4th and 5th grade teacher. She was a wonderful teacher and I attribute much of Ashley's foundation to Mrs. Hannigan. Ashley learned a great deal from her and will always remember her fondly. Ashley is in college and we contacted her about Mrs. Hannigan's death she was very sad. Ashley read Mrs. Hannigan's retirement speech at Roy B. Kelley when they dedicated the trees to the retiring teachers. I am sorry for your loss and your family is in our prayers.

Michael, Mary, Ashley, & Taylor Schaffert

Mark Sanderson

January 10, 2008

Such sad news. I haven't seen Diane for many years, but do remember her well from LHS, Trinity Lutheran Church and Valparaiso University. She was a good friend during that time in our lives. My prayers go out to her family.

Melissa DelGrosso

January 8, 2008

To Diane's Family;
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person. She was the most influential teacher had. I would go back each year after having her to help out after school. She taught me alot about life through out middle and high school besides what she taught me in my younger days as her student. She really cared about her students and I know that I am not the only one that will truely miss her. God bless you at this time of mourning.

Lorraine and Jim Sparks

January 8, 2008

Dear Susan, We have lost a good friend and golfing partner.Diane touched our lives many ways with laughs, smiles and foolish comments.We will miss her dearly. Our prayers are with you.

Larry & Marty Upson

January 8, 2008

Dear Gloria, Susan, Rob & Lana: I remember the girl just a few houses up the street from where I once lived - some 50+ years ago. Marty and I are sorry for your loss.

Susan Czelusta

January 7, 2008

Diane was a dear friend. She will be missed very much. We loved to talk on the phone and chat about all that was going on and what will happen next!!! She is someone that loved deeply, gave completely and had a passion for life. As Susan said when she called me, Diane touched many lives. Mine included.

Sharon French

January 6, 2008

Dear Gloria & Susan, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Diane from the Junior Service League. We worked hard on many projects and had fun for many years.
She will be missed!
Sharon & Tony French

Tom/Jinny Mulvey

January 6, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about Diane. We shared many good memories in high school and in our adult life. Diane was such a nice person and a good teacher. We are currently in Tucson for winter so will be unable to come to funeral home. Our sympathy to her family... Jinny and Tom Mulvey

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