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Edward Hanley, Jr. Obituary
Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Edward J., Sr. and Fannie Hanley.
A US Navy Veteran of WWII and a Brown University graduate, Edward later worked as a Material Manager for Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for many years. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Westerly Yacht Club and the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society.
He leaves behind his six children, Edward J. Hanley, III (Anna) and Linda Hanley, both of Cranston, Frank McDermott (Darlene) of Bath, NC, Debora Lee of Pawcatuck, Joseph McDermott (Pheth) of Stonington and Valerie Paiva (David) of Westerly; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hanley was predeceased by his brother John and sister Lillian.
A Funeral Service with Full Military Honors will take place on Tuesday at 11:30a.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Lizz
March 10, 2019
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Frank & Mary Bliven
March 3, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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