BILLERICA: Marion Helen (Ryan) Hanson, age 69, a resident of Billerica, died Saturday, December 23, 2006 at her home.
She was the wife of John J. Hanson, Jr. with whom she celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 9th.
Born in Tewksbury on August 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Margaret E. (Purdy) Ryan.
Mrs. Hanson attended Tewksbury schools and was graduated from Tewksbury High School.
She resided in Tewksbury for many years until moving to Billerica.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children; John J. Hanson, III and his wife Colleen of Salem, NH, Kelly Hanson Gove and her dear friend Tom McLaughlin, Patrick and Timothy Hanson all of Billerica and Nancy Hanson of Lowell; ten grandchildren; Rick and Alyssa Hanson both of Billerica, Kate, Michael and Trevor Gove all of Billerica, Jessica Hanson of Billerica, Anthony Joseph, Amanda and Sarah Hanson all of Salem, NH; one sister; Bette (Ryan) Carey and her husband Bob of Tewksbury; one brother; Robert Ryan of Tewksbury; her mother-in-law; Rose Hanson of Tewksbury; two sisters-in-law; Phyllis D’Alelio and her husband Anthony of Melrose and Roseann Nowak and her husband Richard of Salem, NH; also many nieces and nephews and her close friend; Diane Driscoll of Merrimack, NH.
Calling hours Wednesday, December 27th, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral Thursday, December 28th at 9 a.m., from the funeral home. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10 a.m., at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Greater Lowell V.N.A./Hospice, P.O. Box 1965, Lowell, MA 01853 are requested.