Hanson, Carol A.

Farmington, NY/Vero Beach, FL: Carol Hanson, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013.

She was born in Chicopee, MA on December 26, 1946 to the late Edward and Loraine Gosselin. Carol graduated from Holy Name High School. She married Richard J. Hanson on November 7, 1970. Throughout her professional life, Carol held a variety of roles in the accounting and banking industries.

Carol’s legacy goes far beyond her roles as an exceptional wife, mother, and friend. She was an extraordinary person who brought awe-inspiring love and kindness into this world. Carol positively touched everyone that she came in contact with and we are forever changed for having known her.

Carol is survived by her husband, Richard J. Hanson; her two children, Jonathan Hanson (Julie Biracree) of Penfield, NY and Elizabeth Bachman (Colin) of Victor, NY: grandchild, Alden Bachman; her brother, Robert E. Gosselin (Diane); stepmother, Eileen Gosselin; and many other cherished relatives and friends.

Carol’s life will be remembered and celebrated with a funeral mass held at the Church of the Resurrection in Fairport, NY on January 11, 2014 at 10:30 am with the burial to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carol’s name to the Pluta Cancer Center. http://www.plutacancercenter.org