George Harland “Harney” Hanna, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of August 22, 2015. He was surrounded, and comforted by, his loving family at his home in Round Pond. Harney was 90 years old.
Born in New Harbor on May 22, 1925, he was the third child of Madolyn and Morrill “Mollie” Hanna. He attended schools in East Hartford, CT, and received his diploma from East Hartford High School.
Harney served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 until 1946 aboard the USS Achennar (AKA-53). During his distinguished service, he participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944, and the invasion of Okinawa on April 2, 1945, where his ship survived a kamikaze attack. His ship transported troops home from WWII, and did supply runs to China.
After his honorable service, he moved to Bristol where he met Myrtle Ann Crocker. They were married on November 4, 1950, and he built their current home in Round Pond, where he and Myrtle lived until the time of his death.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, lobsterman; a skilled tradesman, and held a merchant marine license. Most importantly, he was a loving family man. He had an engaging personality, and loved to tell a story. Harney was a member of the Round Pond United Methodist Church, and was a 51 year member of the Bristol #74 Masonic Lodge.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two siblings, Carroll Hanna and Wintie Templeton; and a grandson, Stephen Hanna.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hanna; four children, Barbara Hanna, Amy Doherty and her husband Vincent, Chad Hanna and his wife Mary, and Nathan Hanna and his wife Nancy; one sister, Nancy McCarthy; nine grandchildren, Myrtle Meg Lane, Erica Swift, Alyssa Jahn, Chad Michael Hanna, Brynne Hanna, Jared Hanna, Kaitlin Hanna, Thomas Hanna and Matthew Hanna; as well as three great-grandchildren, Mason and Maddox McElhinney and Michael Jahn.
A celebration of his life will take place at 1pm, on Thursday, August 27th at the Round Pond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kelly Harvell officiating. He will be laid to rest privately in the New Harbor Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Round Pond United Methodist Church 1418 State Route 32, Round Pond, ME 04564; or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.
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Born in New Harbor on May 22, 1925, he was the third child of Madolyn and Morrill “Mollie” Hanna. He attended schools in East Hartford, CT, and received his diploma from East Hartford High School.
Harney served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 until 1946 aboard the USS Achennar (AKA-53). During his distinguished service, he participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944, and the invasion of Okinawa on April 2, 1945, where his ship survived a kamikaze attack. His ship transported troops home from WWII, and did supply runs to China.
After his honorable service, he moved to Bristol where he met Myrtle Ann Crocker. They were married on November 4, 1950, and he built their current home in Round Pond, where he and Myrtle lived until the time of his death.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, lobsterman; a skilled tradesman, and held a merchant marine license. Most importantly, he was a loving family man. He had an engaging personality, and loved to tell a story. Harney was a member of the Round Pond United Methodist Church, and was a 51 year member of the Bristol #74 Masonic Lodge.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two siblings, Carroll Hanna and Wintie Templeton; and a grandson, Stephen Hanna.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hanna; four children, Barbara Hanna, Amy Doherty and her husband Vincent, Chad Hanna and his wife Mary, and Nathan Hanna and his wife Nancy; one sister, Nancy McCarthy; nine grandchildren, Myrtle Meg Lane, Erica Swift, Alyssa Jahn, Chad Michael Hanna, Brynne Hanna, Jared Hanna, Kaitlin Hanna, Thomas Hanna and Matthew Hanna; as well as three great-grandchildren, Mason and Maddox McElhinney and Michael Jahn.
A celebration of his life will take place at 1pm, on Thursday, August 27th at the Round Pond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kelly Harvell officiating. He will be laid to rest privately in the New Harbor Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Round Pond United Methodist Church 1418 State Route 32, Round Pond, ME 04564; or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.
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George Harland “Harney” Hanna, passed away peacefully of natural causes on the morning of August 22, 2015. He was surrounded, and comforted by, his loving family at his home in Round Pond. Harney was 90 years old.
Born in New Harbor on May 22, 1925, he was the third child of Madolyn and Morrill “Mollie” Hanna. He attended schools in East Hartford, CT, and received his diploma from East Hartford High School.
Harney served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 until 1946 aboard the USS Achennar (AKA-53). During his distinguished service, he participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944, and the invasion of Okinawa on April 2, 1945, where his ship survived a kamikaze attack. His ship transported troops home from WWII, and did supply runs to China.
After his honorable service, he moved to Bristol where he met Myrtle Ann Crocker. They were married on November 4, 1950, and he built their current home in Round Pond, where he and Myrtle lived until the time of his death.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, lobsterman; a skilled tradesman, and held a merchant marine license. Most importantly, he was a loving family man. He had an engaging personality, and loved to tell a story. Harney was a member of the Round Pond United Methodist Church, and was a 51 year member of the Bristol #74 Masonic Lodge.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two siblings, Carroll Hanna and Wintie Templeton; and a grandson, Stephen Hanna.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hanna; four children, Barbara Hanna, Amy Doherty and her husband Vincent, Chad Hanna and his wife Mary, and Nathan Hanna and his wife Nancy; one sister, Nancy McCarthy; nine grandchildren, Myrtle Meg Lane, Erica Swift, Alyssa Jahn, Chad Michael Hanna, Brynne Hanna, Jared Hanna, Kaitlin Hanna, Thomas Hanna and Matthew Hanna; as well as three great-grandchildren, Mason and Maddox McElhinney and Michael Jahn.
A celebration of his life will take place at 1pm, on Thursday, August 27th at the Round Pond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kelly Harvell officiating. He will be laid to rest privately in the New Harbor Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Round Pond United Methodist Church 1418 State Route 32, Round Pond, ME 04564; or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.
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Born in New Harbor on May 22, 1925, he was the third child of Madolyn and Morrill “Mollie” Hanna. He attended schools in East Hartford, CT, and received his diploma from East Hartford High School.
Harney served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 until 1946 aboard the USS Achennar (AKA-53). During his distinguished service, he participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944, and the invasion of Okinawa on April 2, 1945, where his ship survived a kamikaze attack. His ship transported troops home from WWII, and did supply runs to China.
After his honorable service, he moved to Bristol where he met Myrtle Ann Crocker. They were married on November 4, 1950, and he built their current home in Round Pond, where he and Myrtle lived until the time of his death.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, lobsterman; a skilled tradesman, and held a merchant marine license. Most importantly, he was a loving family man. He had an engaging personality, and loved to tell a story. Harney was a member of the Round Pond United Methodist Church, and was a 51 year member of the Bristol #74 Masonic Lodge.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two siblings, Carroll Hanna and Wintie Templeton; and a grandson, Stephen Hanna.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hanna; four children, Barbara Hanna, Amy Doherty and her husband Vincent, Chad Hanna and his wife Mary, and Nathan Hanna and his wife Nancy; one sister, Nancy McCarthy; nine grandchildren, Myrtle Meg Lane, Erica Swift, Alyssa Jahn, Chad Michael Hanna, Brynne Hanna, Jared Hanna, Kaitlin Hanna, Thomas Hanna and Matthew Hanna; as well as three great-grandchildren, Mason and Maddox McElhinney and Michael Jahn.
A celebration of his life will take place at 1pm, on Thursday, August 27th at the Round Pond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kelly Harvell officiating. He will be laid to rest privately in the New Harbor Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Round Pond United Methodist Church 1418 State Route 32, Round Pond, ME 04564; or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.
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