I didn't have the greatest time at Aurora District High School but one of the kindest teachers I remember was Miss Scanlon. I remember when she and another teacher ,Tom Hashem, were becoming an 'item'. My God that's well over 50 years now! (Patricia Heming,another A.D.H.S. student, and I will be married 50 years next year.)She was a very nice person. Tom was lucky to get her.I always assumed she came from the old Aurora Scanlon Bakery family? My sincere condolences...........Robert F. Davis (Bob) Woodville Ont.

There will be a Celebration of Life for my dear Mother Noreen Hashem at Madsen's in Newmarket on Sunday March 1st, 2015.  Please email me if you wish to attend.
tomhashem@gmail.com

I did not know Noreen personally .  I remember seeing her at Williams Secondary when i suppy taught there over 30 years ago.
  In the fall i met her at the blood clinic at  Sunnybrook .  I opened up the conversation  as she did not know me . 
 I had seen her at aqua fit at the Aurora Leisure Complex   over the years.  
  She was very very brave .  She told me her circumstances .  At that time she had accepted  the future  but was still optimistic !!!
 I was shocked when i saw the notice on my website from the Aurora Seniors .   Please accept my thoughts.   We were travellers on ''the same journey''.

Noreen was one of life's most precious treats.  She was warm and kind and so full of life.  Notwithstanding that life dealt her a very challenging hand, she played it with courage and grace and much charm.  I am deeply saddened by her loss and extend my sympathies and warmest good wishes to Tom and his family and to Noreen's much loved sister, Margaret (another of life's most wonderful people!)  Deepest sympathies, David Gates

Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of Noreen.
She will always be remembered at Highland Green as a cheerful, dedicated member of the board and an inspiration to us all.
Sincerely, Barbara Wilding

So sad ,Noreen was a fairly new friend but I liked her the first time she came into my life.It was,nt long until I loved her. Always thinking of others less fortunate a lovely courageous and gracious lady .

I feel very privileged to have been Noreen's friend. She knew how to have fun and was an example of kindness and generosity to us all. She loved her family dearly and her grandchildren, Olivia and Alex, were a source of pride and happiness. I will miss  Noreen very much as will all her friends. God bless all your family at this sorrowful time.   Marg Cyr (Mount Albert)

Hello Tom,
Such great memories I have of you and your Mom at Tallyman Book Store.
Noreen and I have kept in touch over the years and so I kept track of you.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Kindest regards,
Marlene Ash

Sad news. Is there to be a service? If so, I would like to attend. I can be reached at jimabram@sympatico.ca or by phone at 905-713-3143 or just leave a message at the Aurora Seniors Centre. Jim L. Abram.

Thank you all for your kind words.

Tom Hashem (son)

Noreen you will be sadly missed. Your smile, your energy and your friendly manner were a breath of fresh air in the Highlands.  Geoffrey and I will always remember our "Irish Noreen Scanlon"

My thoughts are with Noreen's family at this difficult time.
 I will miss my friendly neighbour and our chats. 
God Bless,

My condolences to Noreen's family. I only knew Noreen through bridge at the Aurora Seniors and Monday movie nights in Newmarket, but was so impressed with her friendliness and tremendous spirit, fighting her poor health these past months. When I lost my husband, Tom, in late November, she took the time to send me a sympathy card, which meant such a lot. We will miss you, Noreen.

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Mary Noreen Eileen Hashem

20 November, 1929 – 30 December, 2014

Thompson Funeral Home

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