BARRINGTON - Paul William Hanson, 72, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, in Epsom Manor, Epsom, after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Concord, the son of Ernest W. and Lorrie L. (Jarrest) Hanson. He was raised in Concord, and was a 1950 graduate of Concord High School, where he played football, and received his bachelor of science degree and his master's degree in education the University of New Hampshire.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Bushnell stationed in Norfolk, Va., and Key West, Fla.
Mr. Hanson began his teaching career as teacher/principal in Epsom, serving as principal in Brentwood. He was the principal of Memorial School
in Newton for 26 years. Known for his tough yet compassionate style, he earned the respect of colleagues, teachers, parents and students. . He retired in 1990 and resides on Mica Point Island, Swains Lake, Barrington
and wintered in Brooksville, Fla. Memorial School created the Paul Hanson Science Award in his honor
He was also a coach umpire and game official for baseball and football.
He was the owner of thoroughbred racehorses and spent many moments in the winner's circle. His horses raced at Rockingham Park, Suffolk Downs, Saratoga and tracks in Florida.
He was a member of Nippo Lake Country Club, Barrington, and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and golfing.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Champion) Hanson; one daughter, Paula F. Keller of Epping; one son, Paul D. Hanson of Pembroke; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ernest W. Hanson of Ocala, Fla.; two stepsons, Donald Champion of Eaton, Colo., and James Champion of Kingston; two stepdaughters, Nancy (Champion)Lanza of Newtown, Conn., and Carol Gould of Bethel, Maine; the mother of his children, Rosalie (Twombly) Hanson; and eight step grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in First Congregational Church, Kingston, with the Rev. David Thomas officiating.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Paul W. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank North N.A., P.O. Box 608, Kingston, NH 03858.
Arrangements are by the Purdy Memorial Chapel, Lee.
To sign an online guest book visit www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Concord, the son of Ernest W. and Lorrie L. (Jarrest) Hanson. He was raised in Concord, and was a 1950 graduate of Concord High School, where he played football, and received his bachelor of science degree and his master's degree in education the University of New Hampshire.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Bushnell stationed in Norfolk, Va., and Key West, Fla.
Mr. Hanson began his teaching career as teacher/principal in Epsom, serving as principal in Brentwood. He was the principal of Memorial School
in Newton for 26 years. Known for his tough yet compassionate style, he earned the respect of colleagues, teachers, parents and students. . He retired in 1990 and resides on Mica Point Island, Swains Lake, Barrington
and wintered in Brooksville, Fla. Memorial School created the Paul Hanson Science Award in his honor
He was also a coach umpire and game official for baseball and football.
He was the owner of thoroughbred racehorses and spent many moments in the winner's circle. His horses raced at Rockingham Park, Suffolk Downs, Saratoga and tracks in Florida.
He was a member of Nippo Lake Country Club, Barrington, and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and golfing.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Champion) Hanson; one daughter, Paula F. Keller of Epping; one son, Paul D. Hanson of Pembroke; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ernest W. Hanson of Ocala, Fla.; two stepsons, Donald Champion of Eaton, Colo., and James Champion of Kingston; two stepdaughters, Nancy (Champion)Lanza of Newtown, Conn., and Carol Gould of Bethel, Maine; the mother of his children, Rosalie (Twombly) Hanson; and eight step grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in First Congregational Church, Kingston, with the Rev. David Thomas officiating.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Paul W. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank North N.A., P.O. Box 608, Kingston, NH 03858.
Arrangements are by the Purdy Memorial Chapel, Lee.
To sign an online guest book visit www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
BARRINGTON - Paul William Hanson, 72, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, in Epsom Manor, Epsom, after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Concord, the son of Ernest W. and Lorrie L. (Jarrest) Hanson. He was raised in Concord, and was a 1950 graduate of Concord High School, where he played football, and received his bachelor of science degree and his master's degree in education the University of New Hampshire.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Bushnell stationed in Norfolk, Va., and Key West, Fla.
Mr. Hanson began his teaching career as teacher/principal in Epsom, serving as principal in Brentwood. He was the principal of Memorial School
in Newton for 26 years. Known for his tough yet compassionate style, he earned the respect of colleagues, teachers, parents and students. . He retired in 1990 and resides on Mica Point Island, Swains Lake, Barrington
and wintered in Brooksville, Fla. Memorial School created the Paul Hanson Science Award in his honor
He was also a coach umpire and game official for baseball and football.
He was the owner of thoroughbred racehorses and spent many moments in the winner's circle. His horses raced at Rockingham Park, Suffolk Downs, Saratoga and tracks in Florida.
He was a member of Nippo Lake Country Club, Barrington, and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and golfing.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Champion) Hanson; one daughter, Paula F. Keller of Epping; one son, Paul D. Hanson of Pembroke; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ernest W. Hanson of Ocala, Fla.; two stepsons, Donald Champion of Eaton, Colo., and James Champion of Kingston; two stepdaughters, Nancy (Champion)Lanza of Newtown, Conn., and Carol Gould of Bethel, Maine; the mother of his children, Rosalie (Twombly) Hanson; and eight step grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in First Congregational Church, Kingston, with the Rev. David Thomas officiating.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Paul W. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank North N.A., P.O. Box 608, Kingston, NH 03858.
Arrangements are by the Purdy Memorial Chapel, Lee.
To sign an online guest book visit www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
He was born July 31, 1931, in Concord, the son of Ernest W. and Lorrie L. (Jarrest) Hanson. He was raised in Concord, and was a 1950 graduate of Concord High School, where he played football, and received his bachelor of science degree and his master's degree in education the University of New Hampshire.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Bushnell stationed in Norfolk, Va., and Key West, Fla.
Mr. Hanson began his teaching career as teacher/principal in Epsom, serving as principal in Brentwood. He was the principal of Memorial School
in Newton for 26 years. Known for his tough yet compassionate style, he earned the respect of colleagues, teachers, parents and students. . He retired in 1990 and resides on Mica Point Island, Swains Lake, Barrington
and wintered in Brooksville, Fla. Memorial School created the Paul Hanson Science Award in his honor
He was also a coach umpire and game official for baseball and football.
He was the owner of thoroughbred racehorses and spent many moments in the winner's circle. His horses raced at Rockingham Park, Suffolk Downs, Saratoga and tracks in Florida.
He was a member of Nippo Lake Country Club, Barrington, and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and golfing.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Champion) Hanson; one daughter, Paula F. Keller of Epping; one son, Paul D. Hanson of Pembroke; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ernest W. Hanson of Ocala, Fla.; two stepsons, Donald Champion of Eaton, Colo., and James Champion of Kingston; two stepdaughters, Nancy (Champion)Lanza of Newtown, Conn., and Carol Gould of Bethel, Maine; the mother of his children, Rosalie (Twombly) Hanson; and eight step grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in First Congregational Church, Kingston, with the Rev. David Thomas officiating.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Paul W. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank North N.A., P.O. Box 608, Kingston, NH 03858.
Arrangements are by the Purdy Memorial Chapel, Lee.
To sign an online guest book visit www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
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