Rollin Hannan

1935 - 2018

Hannan, Rollin
Rollin John Hannan-Devoted Farmer
Rollin J. Hannan, 82, peacefully passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 with family by his side at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT.
Rollie was born December 3, 1935 in West Haven, CT. He was son of the late Harold and Maude (Ives) Hannan. He is survived by his wife Judith (Ference) Hannan; sons Rollin and his wife Tricia (Borgstrom), Christopher, Todd and his wife Jillian (Sweeney); brother-in-law Henry J. Ference; grandson Rollin John III; sister-in-law Jennie Ference and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Paul J. Ference. Graduated from West Haven High school and attend University of Connecticut and spent six years in the Navel Reserves. He retired after 39 years from Southern New England Telephone. He loved working along side his family on the farm; included fixing equipment, making hay, working bees, milking cows, feeding the animals and tended many flower and vegetable gardens. Rollie volunteered countless hours with the FFA, Southbury Land Trust, Boy Scouts of America, 4H and the Connecticut Farm Buero. Rollie was best known as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was often heard singing and could be found generously giving his time to his family and friends. The family would like to say thank you to the doctors and nurses at St. Mary's Hospital, The Lever Center and Smilow & Yale for their wonderful care. Friends may call Friday, February 9, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at Munson-Lovetere 235 Main Street North, Southbury, CT. Services will be held on Saturday at St. Thomas Apostle Parish, 733 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be private in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Southbury Land Trust in our beloved Rollin J. Hannan's Name. P.O. Box 600, Southbury CT. 06488 or online at www.southburylandtrust.org To leave an online condolence, visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com