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Hannigan, 88
CAPE ELIZABETH -- Robert F. Hannigan, 88, of Cape Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Elizabeth on Oct. 2, 2014.
He was born in Melrose, Mass., to Daniel and Mary Hannigan. Robert attended Portland public schools, Cheverus High School, and was a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as member of the Occupational Forces in Japan.
He was an attorney at law, and worked in the real estate industry for years.
His hobbies included 'going to camp' and enjoying all types of outdoor activities with family and friends. Bob was an active member of the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club for over 50 years and participated in district and international activities.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and William Hannigan and a sister, Marie Patch. Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Janet S. Hannigan of Cape Elizabeth; three daughters, Kathleen M. O'Donnell and her husband Mark of South Portland, Julia A. Hannigan-Trefethen and husband Keith of Wells, Susan Thurston and her husband Fuzzy of Fryeburg, seven sons, Michael E. and his wife Betty of Abington, Mass., Frank M. and his wife Theresa of Cape Elizabeth, Stephen C. of Standish, Daniel J. of Cape Elizabeth, Robert F. Jr. and his wife Karen of South Portland, Peter S. and his wife Cathy of Portland, Patrick J. of Cape Cod, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at 10 a.m., at St. Bartholmew Parish, 8 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements made by Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. On-line condolences may be shared at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Roger Inhorn and his staff at the oncology unit, Mercy Hospital, Fore River.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to:
The American Macular
Degeneration Foundation
P.O. Box 515
Northampton, Massachusetts 01061-0515
or VNA-Home Health Hospice
50 Foden Rd., Suite 3
So. Portland, Maine 04106
Robert F. Hannigan
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hannigan
October 14, 2014
Thank you for your service.
October 12, 2014
To the Hannigan family, We lost two great men almost at the same time, we share your grief and sadness and at the same time give thanks to have known them both. Evelyn Bell, Ginny and Frank
David Legere
October 5, 2014
Dear Hannigan Family, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Was glad to hear from my Mom that the service was a very nice tribute to such a respected man.
October 5, 2014
Dearest Kathy and Mark your loss is great, we are so sorry. Your Dad has been a solid support for your family and the community, he will be sorely missed.
Erin Grady
October 4, 2014
To all of the Hannigan Family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I am thinking of you all at this time. With much sympathy.
Tom Legere
October 4, 2014
Mrs. Hannigan, Frank and Hannigan family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Mr. Hannigan's ability to build things, to fix things, and to explain things with his easy going and authoritative manner are a vivid memory. All of us who have been privileged to know him have learned something from him.
October 4, 2014
Dear Janet,
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved Bob.
Your Pond Cove Friend, Mary Ann and Don Brown
Ann Foye
October 3, 2014
My condolences to Bob's family. I worked with him when I first started at the Post Office 37 years ago. He was always willing to help me. He was just the nicest guy. Ann Foye
October 3, 2014
Bob, I'm very sorry to learn of your father's passing. My condolences to you and your family. Debbie Sullivan
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