Eric Hansen Obituary
Eric attended Bangor schools and studied business at the University of Maine. After a successful career in the retail industry, Eric began a second career as a correctional administrator for the State of Maine. Prior to his retirement he was Superintendent of Mountain View Youth Development Center and Charleston Correctional Facility. He was passionate about his work. MVYDC was a model nationally for its progressive and restorative approach to the treatment, education, and care of at risk youth.
Eric was an avid fisherman. He treasured his fishing trips with his brother and friends. He was a devoted son, father and a beloved "Bumpa" to his grandchildren.
Eric is survived by his mother, Nina Hansen of Bangor; daughter, Erica King and husband, Roy; son, Joshua Hansen and wife, Sorrell and two grandsons, Josiah and Jonah King all of Portland, ME; sister, Cynthia Reid and husband, David of Bangor; brother and best friend, Joel Hansen and wife, Gayle of Hermon. He was fortunate to have a loving extended family, dear nieces, aunts, cousins, and treasured lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his father Sidney Hansen
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 6 PM at Brookings and Smith, 133 Center St, Bangor, ME. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St. Bangor, following the service.
Those wishing to remember Eric in a special way, may make donations in his memory to Maine Inside Out. The donations will be used to assist youth involved in Maine's juvenile justice system. Donations can be made via mail at MIO, PO Box 15168, Portland, ME 04112 or online at http://erichansenmemorialfund.causevox.com/
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
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Martha Nichols
January 6, 2016
You were one of the best - always honest and supportive. You will be missed. Rest easy.
Robert Seccareccia
January 6, 2016
My deepest sympathy for the man that hired me at MVYDC. I am forever grateful for the support you always gave me and the school that was there at MVYDC. Also for the times you would just stop in my classroom and chat when you had some many other things you could be doing..
Bob Seccarecia
Matt Finch
January 5, 2016
I met Eric while working for his brother Joel. He was a very friendly, always smiling kind of a guy. He will be missed by many!
Jen Lynds
January 5, 2016
I had the pleasure of working w/ Eric when he was on the Region III Children's Cabinet in Bangor as part of his Mountain View DOC work. He was the NICEST person in the world, and I loved him. So very sad to hear of his passing. What a great guy. Peace be with you.
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Ralph Nichols
January 5, 2016
My deepest sincere condolences to the Hansen family. I worked with Eric for many years at DOC and considered him a friend. RIP my friend.
Ralph Nichols
Don Willey
January 5, 2016
Oh Eric, way too soon Buddy. I have such great memories of you and all the wild and crazy and sometime stupid stuff we did together in High School.
Thank you for being my friend. Rest in peace, Brother.
thank
January 5, 2016
Joel and Hansen Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Dan & Sue
Denise Costello
January 5, 2016
Dear Cindy, I was so sorry to hear of Eric's death. I enjoyed working with him over the years and appreciated his leadership at MountainView. Please offer my sincere condolences to Nina. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Stuart Chason
January 5, 2016
Hello Cindy,
I am saddened to hear of Eric's passing. I remember him well in Bangor while growing up. Please stay strong during this time of mourning.
Betty Simpson
January 4, 2016
Cindy-sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Seems like it was just yesterday you were telling stories about Erica when she was only 4 or 5. So sad, especially for your mom. Thinking of you at this time. Betty Simpson
Chuck Shepley
January 4, 2016
Cindy, so sorry to read about Eric's passing. Please give my condolences to your mom. Sincerely, Chuck Shepley
January 4, 2016
Condolences to Cindy & Joel from another Fairmount neighbor who remembers Sid, Eric & Hanson's Variety ,
Eddie Russell
Colleen Smith
January 4, 2016
Cindy, so sorry to read of Eric's passing, I know how close you two were.
Kevin Cyr
January 4, 2016
Sorry to hear of Eric`s passing. Eric was a great guy and will be missed.
Stu Tinker
January 4, 2016
I attended school with Eric from Kindergarten to graduation in 1970 from Bangor High School, and he was one of those people that you were always happy to run into throughout the years. He will be missed by everyone that ever knew him. I hope the family can find comfort in knowing that Eric was so well thought of.
Monica Gorman
January 4, 2016
To Eric's Family - I had the pleasure of working with Eric at the Dept. of Corrections - Central Office. He always had a joke or story that would bring great laughter and a huge smile to all. May he rest in peace.
Mike Taylor
January 4, 2016
Condolences to Nina, Cindy and Joel. RIP Eric
Bill Francis
January 4, 2016
My condolences to all.
Bill MacDermott
January 4, 2016
Condolences to classmate Cindy and her mom and the all of the four generations of Eric's family. I grew up in the Fairmount neighborhood and still remember Sid Hansens convenience store on Hammond Street & the Hansen kids running in & out. R.I.P. Eric.
Paul Smith
January 4, 2016
We should have gone fishing more often .
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