Edna C. (Auch) Hanscom, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home in Charlestown following a lengthy illness. She was 75 years old.
Edna was born in Boston on September 7, 1937, a daughter of the late Joseph Auch and Marye (Campbell) Auch. She grew up in Charlestown and was educated in the Boston Public School system. Edna was a homemaker and enjoyed all the quality time she was able to spend with her entire family.
Edna is the beloved wife of the late Alton Hanscom and Eugene Lawrence. She is the devoted mother of Gene Lawrence and his wife Leigh-Anne, Joan Godding, Liz Hanscom and her companion Tony Resendes, Alton Hanscom and the late Judy Lawrence, James Lawrence and Michael Hanscom. She is the loving Gram to 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is the beloved sister of Harold Auch and Jeannette Auch-Paz. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Edna's Funeral on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Edna's name to Charlestown Against Drugs,C.H.A.D., P.O. Box 35, Charlestown, Mass. 02129.