Ruth Hanlon Obituary
HANLON, Ruth C. (Powell),89, of Hooksett, formerly of Lynn, MA died peacefully at home October 2025 after a brief illness.
Wife of the late Daniel P. Hanlon, Sr. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Catherine L. (Woodbury) Powell. She is survived by her children Denise and William Johnson, John Hanlon, Daniel and Marie Hanlon. She also leaves several grandchildren Cortney and David Johnson, Sean Whalen, Patrick Whalen, Susan and Seth Paquin, Christopher and April Hanlon, Nicole Hanlon, Rachel Hanlon, great grandchildren Sofia, Ariana, Cayla, Charlotte, Matthew, Jameson, Hunter and Harrison. She also leaves her very special companion Mia who loved to curl up on her lap.
Private services were held at the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH.
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