GILFORD - Clifford Hanson, 79, of 26 East Marina Drive, died Sunday, October 9, 2016 in his home.
He was born on November 18, 1936 in Malden, Mass., the son of the late Percy G. G. and Gretta (Spongberg) Hanson. Clifford has worked for 10 years at Hewlett-Packard and many happy years at Drinkwater Trailer as a mechanic. In the years after he moved to his home in Gilford NH. Cliff proceeded to work as a First Student bus driver, which was a job he enjoyed immensely until he decided to spend his winters in Florida. While in Florida, he spent many years working for Disney Parks and lived in Frostproof, as a "Snowbird". Back in Gilford, he was very active in the Lake Shore Park. Cliff enjoyed cards, bowling, singing in his church choir, and was an avid collector of scale model cars. But truly, his love of family and friends stretched beyond measure.
Cliff is survived by his two sons, Peter Hanson and Edward Hanson. As well as Edward's wife, Megan Hanson, of Gilford; three grandchildren, Rachael McCarthy, David Hanson and Justin Hanson; His one brother, Stanley Hanson and his wife Aileen Hanson of Ossipee; And two sisters, May Lundberg of Tamworth and Jean Henderson of Hanover, MA. and a handful of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Martha Hanson, and two siblings, his brother, Olaf Hanson, and his sister, Alice Hanson.
Calling hours will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday, October 23rd at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Rd, Laconia, using the main entrance.
Funeral Service will be Monday, October 24th at 11:30 AM, also at the church.
Burial services will be private.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.