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Keith Hanscom Obituary
Born in Augusta, Maine, on May 16, 1928, he was the only son of John and Audrey (Whitman) Hanscom. He resided in the Queen City most of his life.
Mr. Hanscom was educated at the New Hampton School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Plymouth State Teachers College in 1952 as well as a master's degree from Northeastern University. He did his doctoral work at Boston University.
During the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Army.
Early in his career, he was an elementary teacher with the Manchester School District. Afterward, he served as a consultant at the N.H. Department of Education in the Title One Program for 30 years.
Mr. Hanscom spent his lifetime devoted to education and the delivery of education services to children. In an unassuming manner, Keith played a real-life Santa Claus to hundreds of children with the Toys for Tots campaigns.
He was a member of the Manchester Teachers Guild, a lifelong member of the National Education Association, and the State Employees Association. He was a fourth-degree knight of the Knights of Columbus. He received many state and national awards for his distinguished service.
Mr. Hanscom was a longtime communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church. A man ahead of his time, he was an early advocate of recycling. He collected recyclable cans in Department of Education buildings, which were then used to raise funds for Toys for Tots.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, Madeline (Welch) Hanscom; a son, Robert Keith Hanscom and his wife, Helen; a daughter, Joan M. Hanscom; four grandchildren, Charles Hanscom, Sarah Lavoie, Kimberly Sommariba and Luke Hanscom; and five great-grandchildren.
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services: A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Webster Street, Manchester.
Urn burial with military honors will take place in the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the N.H. Alzheimer's Association, 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 20, Bedford 03110.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Hanscom
January 12, 2013
Dear Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt thoughts and condolences regarding the passing of Keith. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Manchester VNA Hospice
January 9, 2013
Dear Madeline and Family,
I worked with Keith for many years at the NH Dept. of Education. We worked in the same Bureau for several years doing school approval. He was a nice man. I am sorry for your loss. May memories of him give you solace.
Leslie Higgins
Sandy
January 8, 2013
I had "Mr. Hanscom" as my 8th grade teacher at Jewett St School-WAY back when! His sense of humor made learning fun & I think he had a positive impact on his students. I was sorry to hear of the passing of such a great man...
Mike Nelson
January 8, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mike and Kimberly Nelson
Janellen Ryan
January 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark & Deborah Starin
January 8, 2013
We are so very sorry, Bob, on the passing of your Dad. He was a remarkable man and left behind a wonderful legacy. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mary Berner
January 7, 2013
Bob,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your Dad's passing.
Bob Peznola
January 7, 2013
Bob & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss - your father's dedication to our country and the commitment to teaching the next generation are inspirational. From someone that has a brother in the Military and a Father-In law that taught for 35 years I know how proud you are of him. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Matthew Smith
January 7, 2013
Sorry I could not be there Bob.
Donna Iarocci
January 7, 2013
Bob and family, words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about your dad's death. I am here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy,
Donna Iarocci
Jason Cregg
January 7, 2013
Bob, I am extremely saddened to hear the news about your father's passing. He gave so much of himself to others and achieved so much in his life and its now time to give our thoughts and prayers back to him. We are here to support you in any way we can. You and your family are in our prayers.
Paul Aliano
January 7, 2013
Bob and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss
Gail Andon
January 7, 2013
Bob and Family ~ a Parent's love is a special gift that will fovever in the heart of their children.
Matt Alves
January 7, 2013
Bob, so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care.
margaret bennett
January 7, 2013
Bob, so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Deb Gaglione
January 7, 2013
Bob & Family, So sorry for the passing of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Delia and Anneliese Guzman
January 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bob.
January 7, 2013
Dear Madeline and Family,
We have have such pleasant memories of the many years of friendship with Keith and you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this great loss.
The Ojensyk Family
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Irma Holtzman Wallin
January 6, 2013
Madelyn and family I was so sorry to learn of Keith's passing. You were such wonderful neighbors to my dear mother. She thought the world of Keith.
January 6, 2013
Madeline and family,
So sorry for the passing of Keith, he was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Harlan and Family
Bob Martin
January 5, 2013
Was sorry to hear about your father's passing Robert. Hope you and your family are doing well during this difficult time.
Bob Martin
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