Gary English Hanna, age 85, of Dagsboro, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Gary is survived by his wife, Anne (Hollingshead) Hanna, daughter, Haidee Hanna, sons, Mark and Scot Hanna, and four grandchildren.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Gary moved to the Washington, DC area to serve as a Director in the Department of Education for the US Government for 35 years.
Upon retiring, he and Anne relocated to Dagsboro, Delaware. Gary was an accomplished poet, writing more than 1,000 poems and published in 50+ poetry journals. He was a kind, academic man with a great sense of humor and a passion for the arts and outdoors. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
In lieu of a service or flowers, a fund has been set up in his name with the Parkinson’s Foundation (link).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com for the Hanna family.