WATERVILLE – Barbara Hanson, 96, passed at the Auburn Hospice House on Friday, April 28, 2023 with her family by her side.

Barbara was born in Ripley, Maine on May 31, 1926, the daughter of Agnes and Everett Ross. She attended and graduated from the Hartland School District.

Barbara spent many years working for Federal Trust Bank and various offices after that when it closed. She loved her volunteer work at Thayer hospital for many years.

She enjoyed going to Florida during the cold winters and spent her time there playing cards with lots of friends, playing shuffleboard, and enjoying the many restaurants with friends. She enjoyed her camp in St. Albans and family during the summer months.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Gareth Hanson; her son Gregory Hanson; her brother Charles Ross; and her stepfather Celon Sweet.

She is survived by her sons Aaron Hanson and wife Peggy of Kingfield, Kevin Hanson and wife Marcia of Waterville; and many grandkids and great grandkids.

The family would like to thank the Hospice House of Auburn for their wonderful support and the care they gave Barbara while she was there.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Veteran’s Cemetery at 12 noon located at 163 Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to:

the Auburn Hospice House

236 Stetson Rd.

Auburn, ME 04210

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