Robert D. Hanson

Bellows Falls, VT

Robert D. Hanson 70, of 24 Morgan St. died Wednesday, Aug 20, at home after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 30 years, Shirley M. (Young) Hanson, a step-son, Stephen Coyle of West Virginia; a step-daughter, Christine Bergeron of Sturbridge, MA; two brothers, Melvin Hanson of West Hartford, CT and Harold Hanson of Fairfield, ME; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was born in Presque Isle, ME son of Silas O. and Marjorie (Wheeler) Hanson. He was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps serving in the Korean War, where he was a purple heart recipient and he later served in the Air Force.

He was a Truck Driver and Repairman for Poland Springs in Newington, CT and he later worked for C & S Wholesale in Brattleboro, VT.

He was a member of the Marine Corps Association, the Purple Heart Association and Bellows Falls Lodge of Elks %23 1619.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, Aug 23, at 11 a.m. in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the VA Hospital 215 North Main St. White River Junction, VT 05009. Fay Brothers Funeral Home 9 Hammond St. Worcester, MA will be directing arrangements. (www.faybrothers.com)