Earle L. "Sandy" Hansen Jr.

He was born in Rumford, Maine on September 5, 1946 a son of Jean (McKenna) and Earle L. Hansen, Sr.

Earle was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School Class of 1964 and a graduate of UMF with a degree in Psychology and Sociology.

He served in the United States Navy from 1964 – 1970.

Earle was employed as a Social Worker at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris; he retired in 2012.

He enjoyed reading, music, hunting and fishing, family gatherings, camping and woodworking.

Earle was a member of the VFW.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, JoAnne (Finnan) Hansen of Mexico; children, Stephen R. Hansen and wife Sherrie of Rumford, Amy Williamson and husband David of Windham, and Patti Belanger and husband David of Farmington; a sister, Linda Ross and partner Pam Strout of Eliot, ME; brothers, D. Lawrence Ross of Charlestown, MA, Gary Ross and wife Christine of Oxford, and Nels Hansen of CT; sister in law, Carolyn Riley and husband Tim of Clinton, ME; seven grandchildren, Michael, John, Kristie, Joshua, Jennifer, Sidney and Lexi; and seven great grandchildren, Kaydn, Peyton, Liam, Kolby, Jocelyn, Audrie and Bruinn.

He was predeceased by his parents, step parents Sylvio Ross and Norma Hansen, a brother Bruce Ross, and a mother in law, Elizabeth Finnan.

If so desired contributions in Earle’s memory may be made to the Residents Activity Fund at Maine Veterans Home 477 High Street South Paris, ME 04281.