TEWKSBURY: Eric Martin Hanson, age 19, a resident of Tewksbury, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2007 in Lowell.
Born in Lowell on November 3, 1987, he was the son of Dana M. Hanson, III of Tewksbury and Joanne M. (Sevigny) Black of Lowell.
Eric attended Tewksbury schools and was graduated from the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica with the Class of 2005.
Mr. Hanson was currently employed at the Tewksbury Hospital by the Morrison Management Specialist Company. In addition, he worked on a part-time basis at the Crystal General Store in Tewksbury.
Mr. Hanson was previously employed by Market Basket at the Oakdale Plaza, the Puschcart Restaurant and Knowledge Beginings all of Tewksbury.
During his high school years, he worked during the summer months for the Recreational Therapy Department at the Tewksbury Hospital. In addition, he volunteered his time assisting at the Tewksbury Hospital’s Patient’s Christmas party.
According to his family, he enjoyed spending time with his many friends, listening to music, dancing, going to the movies and camping.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Tracy A. Hanson of Tewksbury; his step-father, Eugene Black of Lowell; one brother, Nicholas B. Hanson of Tewksbury; one step-brother, Ryan W. Black of Lowell; three step-sisters, Katelyn E. Black of Lowell, Jillian A. Black of Hudson, NH and Jill M. Regan of Tewksbury; his maternal grandmother, Jean M. Gallagher of Pelham, NH; his paternal grandfather, Dana M. Hanson, II of Lowell; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Hanson was the maternal grandson of the late Bernard F. Sevigny and paternal grandson of the late Shirley P. Hanson.
Calling hours Wednesday, March 28th, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral service Thursday, March 29th, at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery.