Penelope A. Hansen

Penelope A. Hansen obituary, Franklin, MA

Penelope A. Hansen

Penelope Hansen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home - Medway on May 30, 2025.

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Penelope A. Hansen, 62, of Medway, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Whitney Willow Place in Medway, with her loving family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
She leaves behind her cherished children, Caitlin M. Moschella and Samuel M. Moschella.
Born in Waltham on November 27, 1962, Penny was the beloved daughter of the late Wayne and Barbara (Baxter) Hansen. She was raised in Millis and was a proud graduate of Millis High School, Class of 1981. She went on to earn her associate's degree from Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire in 1983.
Penny made her home in Medway beginning in 1990 and was a devoted member of the community. She worked for Hansen Electrical Supply for 27 years and previously was employed by a Boston law firm.
She took great joy in being involved in her children's lives and activities as they grew up. Nantucket Island, where she spent many summers as a child and teenager, held a special place in her heart. She continued the tradition of summer visits to the island with her own family, creating lasting memories.
Penny will be remembered for her warm heart and her contagious smile that could light up a room.
Besides her children, she is survived by her sister Pamela (Hansen) and her husband Stephen Sette, her brother Rodney Hansen and his wife Sharon (McCracken), her brother Jeffrey Hansen and his wife Lisa (LaRocca), her sister Lauren (Hansen) and Thomas McNamara (predeceased) and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, June 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway
Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Millis.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Dementia Society.

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July 26, 2025

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June 6, 2025

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Roger Perry

July 26, 2025

I'm very sorry to hear of Penny's passing. She was a nice lady who cared deeply for her family. Sending prayers to her family....

Lizbeth Holden Monaghan

June 6, 2025

We were very sorry to hear of Penny´s passing. She was very kind and sweet. Many fond memories from days in the neighborhood of Causeway Street. Please know we are thinking of Lauren, Jeff, Rodney and Pam and all of Penny´s family. Love Lizbeth and Peter Monaghan

Mary Swarthout

June 4, 2025

Lauren,
I was so saddened to hear about Penny passing. She was truly one of a kind & her smile could light up any room she walked in. I will always remember her and the good times we had with our girls. Sending love & prayers.
Mary Swarthout

Peggy and Michael Tucci

June 3, 2025

Lauren, Thinking of you and holding your family in our thoughts as you mourn the loss of your sister. Sincerely Peggy and Michael

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