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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2004 THE HARTFORD COURANT DEATHS ANDOVER NORWALK Susan L. Mahoney Nicholas A. DiBella AVON Dennis S. Granata Nicholas A. DiBella OAKVILLE Caroline M.

Migli Oscar Shapiro BOLTON OLD SAYBROOK Dana S. Hanson Patrick W. Trine BRISTOL ROCKY HILL Herve Bourret Dana S. Hanson Caroline M. Migli SOUTHINGTON COLCHESTER Saverio J.

"Sam" Longo Margaret B. "Peggy" Loomis Jennie O. Masterbone EAST GRANBY SUFFIELD Dennis S. Granata Arlene A. Dixon EAST HARTFORD TARIFFVILLE Eileen D.

Donovan Caroline M. Migli Helen M. Gallo TRUMBULL ENFIELD. George A. Yurch, Sr.

William C. Mulligan WATERBURY HARTFORD Caroline M. Migli Celestine "Teenie" Burleson WEST HARTFORD Joseph P. Deslauriers Barbara Anne Byron Jose A. Diaz Douglas C.

Talbott Julia K. Glowacki Harold Nilsen Harold L. Goldstein WEST SIMSBURY Eleanor D. Grant Erwin H. Wippermann Francis W.

"Fran" Hughes WETHERSFIELD Harold Nilsen Francis W. "Fran" Hughes Olympia T. Pope Kathleen G. O'Keefe Betsy A. Porter WINDSOR KENSINGTON Dennis S.

Granata Eileen D. Donovan Rose Mary H. Sarnowski KENT WINDSOR LOCKS Steven D. Neuwirth Arlene A. Dixon LEBANON Peter Godek Chester E.

Worski, Sr. Dennis S. Granata MIDDLETOWN WINSTED Fred L. Milardo Ferdinand T. Serafini Elizabeth "Betty" Umba OUT OF STATE NEW BRITAIN Rosanna B.

Arel, Walter Duchnowski Holyoke, MA NEW HAVEN Murray Keller, Eleanor D. Grant W. Palm Beach, FL NEWINGTON Oscar Shapiro, Rosanna B. Arel Mattapan, MA Barbara Anne Byron Quincy, MA Jane B. Surowiec Chester E.

Worski, NORTH HAVEN Palm Coast, FL Jeffrey P. Budney AREL, Rosanna (Barselou) Rosanna (Barselou) Arel, 93, of Newington, died Tuesday, 2004). (Febru- She was the beloved wife of the late George C. Arel, Sr. Born and raised in Holyoke, MA, daughter of the late Hormidas and Emma (Korouck) Barselou, Mrs.

Arel was a Newington resident since 1941. She was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington, and it's Ladies Guild. Mrs. Arel was formerly employed by Rayex Corp, Plainville, and previously by Stanley Tool, New Britain, and American Thread, Holyoke. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she leaves her two sons, George C.

Arel, Jr. and Joan of Houston, TX, and Paul R. Arel, of Manchester; her daughter and son-inlaw, Marguerite A. and Alan Siderowf of Newington; four grandchildren, Keith Arel and his wife, Judy of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Arel, Karl Arel and his wife, Amy of Texas, and Theresa Arel of Manchester; and four great grandchildren, Nathan, Micah Aron, and Sidney Arel. 'She also leaves a sister-in-law, Cecile Arel of East Haven, her dear friend Bertha Van Camp of Newington, and several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her grandson, Paul R. Arel, and two brothers, Henri Barsalou and Dieudonne Barselou. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, at 9:15 a.m. from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit.

Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, South Hadley, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to VNA Healthcare, 103 Woodland Hartford, CT 06105-1233, or to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church Newington, CT 06111, or to Jefferson House Activity Fund, 1- John H. Stewart Newington, CT 06111.

To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com. BYRON, Barbara Anne Barbara Anne Byron, 60, of West Hartford died on Wednesday, (February 25, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Ward) Byron, she had lived in Newington for many years and had lived in West Hartford for the past 17 years. She was a 1965 graduate of Central Connecticut State University. She was a third grade in the East Hartford school system for 38 years, most recently teaching at Langford School and she was a former recipient of the East Hartford Teacher of the Year Award.

Barbara was an avid book reader and was appreciated by many for her acts of kindness. She is survived by her sisters and brotherin-law, Mary E. Byron of Manchester, Eileen and Phil Bartles of New Port Richey, FL; a niece and a nephew; several aunts and cousins, and her best friend, Mary Ellen. She was also predeceased by her brother, Francis "Jim" Byron. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 9:15 a.m.

from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. at St. James Church Main Manchester, with burial in East Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara's family requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Meriden, CT 06450- 1004. Please note: not all' death notices are in alphabetical order DEATH NOTICES BOURRET, Herve Herve Bourret, 87, of Bristol, widower of Marie (Noel) Bourret, died on Tuesday (February 24, 2004) at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Mr. Bourret was born in St.

Felix, Quebec, Canada on October 19, 1916 and was a son of the late Elphege and Alphonsine Bourret. A Bristol resident since 1923, he worked for Veeder-Root for 41 years before retiring 1978. He was a member of St. Ann Church, Bristol, where he was a member of the League of Sacred Heart Society. Mr.

Bourret is survived by a son and daughterin-law, Gilbert and Beth Bourret of Bristol; a daughter and son-inlaw, Mary-Ann and Jerry Herrington of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Tyler and Victoria Van Voorhees, Emily and Alexander Herrington, and Patrick Bourret; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 9 a.m. from Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Bristol, to St. Ann Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St.

Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday between 6-8 p.m.. Memorial donations may be made to St. Ann Church Memorial Fund, 180 Laurel Bristol, CT 06010. www.funkfune- ralhome.com DESLAURIERS, Joseph Pius Joseph Pius Deslauriers, 58, of Hartford, died Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) at St.

Francis Hospital. Born in Hartford, son of Norbert N. and Ida (Boccucci) Deslauriers, he lived in the greater Hartford area all of his life. Joseph was formerly employed by the State of CT, Dept. of Consumer Protection for over 25 years.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of and was a member of of Sorrows Vietnam, Church, Hartford. Besides his parents, he leaves his two brothers, Norbert J. Deslauriers, of South Windsor, Matthew M. Deslauriers, of Hartford; his two nephews, Norbert J.

Deslauriers, Jr. and his wife, Amy, Dominic E. Deslauriers, all of West Hartford; his niece, Jannelle Deslauriers, of East Lyme; three great nieces, Olivia, Nicole, and Chloe Deslauriers; his aunt, Margaret Deslauriers Kelly; several cousins and many friends. His funeral services will be held Friday, 9:45 a.m. from the Fisette-Batzner Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington, followed by a Mass of Chris-.

tian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Interment, with military honors, will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday morning from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.

at FisetteBatzner. Memorial donations may be made to of Sorrows Church, 16 Greenwood Hartford, CT 06106. DIAZ, Jose A. Jose A. Diaz, 46, died suddenly Friday, (February 20, 2004) at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.

He was born in Hartford, son of the late Patricio and Rosa Diaz. grew up Hartford and indie moved to Ohio to work as a system programmer for Bank One and IBM. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Rosa Torres and her husband, Carmelo Torres; a niece, Katrina Torres and a nephew, Jesse Torres, both who had a special place in his heart. Jose's sense of humor and generosity will be missed by family and friends forever. A special thanks to the friend who came to be by his side.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 27, 1 p.m. at the Callahan Funeral Home, 1602 Main Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation will be Friday, Noon, until the time of the service at the funeral home.

DIBELLA, Nicholas Andrew Nicholas Andrew DiBella, beloved infant son of Anthony G. and Valerie (Owen) DiBella of Avon, died Saturday, (February 21, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister, Olivia DiBella, his maternal grandmother, Susan Goodwin of Benton, AR, his maternal grandfather, Ron Owen and his wife Arlene of Alexandria, VA; and his paternal grandparents, Dominic and Sandra DiBella of Norwalk. Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Yale School of Medicine, Department of Genetics, Pre-Natal Section, Office of Development, 100 Church St.

South, Suite 211, New Haven, CT 06519-1714. Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike has charge of arrangements. MAHONEY, Susan L. (Langler) Susan L. Mahoney, 46, of Andover, died Monday, (February 23, 2004).

She was the wife of Joseph E. Mahoney. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of Helen W. (Warch) Langler, of Falmouth, MA, and the late Peter L. Langler, she had lived in Connecticut for the last 25 years.

Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Kyle Mahoney of Andover; and a brother, Peter Langler of Falmouth, MA. Calling hours at the home of Brian and Jean Lester, 67 Columbia Cranston, RI, Friday 5-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul of Edgewood Church, Broad Cranston, RI.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Lupus Foundational tion, RI Chapter, 8 Fallon Providence, RI 02908. Arrangements by Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home. DEATH NOTICES GALLO, Helen M. (Fiederowicz) Helen M. (Fiederowicz) Gallo, 82, of East.

Hartford, loving wife of Salvatore A. Gallo, passed to her Glory surrounded by her entire loving family on Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) at Manchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Hartford, she had been a resident of East Hartford for the past 50 years. Prior to her retirement she worked at Mfg. Company, Glastonbury.

She was also the co-founder and operator of Gallo's Appliance, New Haven and the former Charter Oak Restaurant, Manchester. She was a communicant of St. ford and an individual enChristopher Church, East, Hartjoyed cooking and taking care of her loving family. Helen was predeceased by a son, Salvatore A. Gallo, Jr.

of Manchester and a grandson, Anthony, S. Gallo of Coventry. Besides her beloved husband of years, Mrs. Gallo is survived by a son and daughterin-law, Robert and Nancy Gallo of Cape Coral, FL; three daughters, Tina DeCarli and her husband, Eugene of Stafford Springs, Darlene Curtin and her companion, Steve Lintner of Simsbury, Marie Garabedian and her hus-. band, Keith of East Hartford; two brothers; three sisters, including her special dear friend, Sophie Cancelmo of East Hartford; 11 grandchildren, including Steven and Tammy Saretsky of South Bend, IN, Angela Gallo and Thomas Abate of Columbia, SC, Ali and Ryan Gilman of Stafford Springs, Kristen and Alan Coxon Simsbury, Jason Curtin of Brandon, FL, Ginamarie Garabedian of East Hartford, Joseph Garabedian of East Hartford; six great-grandchildren, Andrew and Ryleigh Gilman of Stafford Springs, Michael and Michele Saretsky of South Bend, IN, Emily Curtin and Tommy Heald-Curtin of Brandon, FL; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 27, at 9 a.m. from the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher Church, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will be at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home TODAY from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen's name may be made to the Anthony S. Gallo Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund, do East Catholic High School, 115 New State Road, Manchester, CT 06040-1898 or to the St. Christopher School Science Technology Fund, 570 Brewer Street, East Hartford, C7. 06118.

Helen's family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation entire staffs sincere, at the Vernon Dialysis Center and Manchester Memorial Hospital (especially Special Care, ICU, and Emergency Room) for their professionalism, compassion, and care given to Helen. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com. LOOMIS, Margaret B. "Peggy" tyn and Erin Loomis of Columbia, MD, Michele (Loomis) Algarin of Wallingford and Jason Loomis of Colchester; two great-grandchildren, Destiny Algarin and Noah Mayo Price. She is also survived by two sisters, Marion Bridges of Monterey, CA and Elizabeth Wick of East Granby; a brother, Warren E.

Bristol, Jr. of Glastonbury. She was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Bristol. Funeral services will be held at the Westchester Congregational Church on Saturday, February 28, at 11 a.m. The Rev.

Megan Comeau and the Rev. Fred Dole will officiate and burial will be in Westchester Cemetery in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westchester CongregaChurch Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 62, Colchester, 06415. Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main Street, East Hampton, has care of arrangements.

Margaret B. "Peggy" Loomis, 85, of Colchester, passed away on Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) at Middlesex Hospital after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A longtime resident of Colchester, she was born on May 9, 1918, in Lyons, France, daughter of the late Warren E. Bristol and Lois (Neff) Bristol. A graduate of Hartford High School, she was a long time employee of the former Conn.

Bank and Trust. Following her retirement, she remained very active in many civic and volunteer groups. She was a member of the Westchester Congregational Church, serving as treasurer of the church for years. She was a member of Westchester Church Women's Club, founding member of the Ponemah Club, a member of A-B-C Quilts and treasurer of Westchester Cemetery. She was elected treasurer of the Town of Colchester and appointed to the Colchester Commission on Aging.

She will long be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, good neighbor, caring friend, an active and generous member of the community. She is survived by her four children, Ralph C. Loomis and wife, Mary Lynn of Stamford, Patrick R. Loomis of Colchester, Richard E. Loomis of Columbia, MD, Elizabeth Price and husband, Robert of Cary, NC; nine grandchildren, Heather and Caitlin Loomis of Stamford, Sarah, Robert and Rachel Price of Cary, NC, Kris- DEATH NOTICES GLOWACKI, Julia K.

funeral. GOLDSTEIN, Harold L. Harold L. Goldstein passed Julia (Kardys) Glowacki, 87, of Hartford, widow of John J. Glowacki died Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) at home.

A lifelong Hartford resident she was also a member of St. Augustine Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at G. Fox Company for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Tashman of Calabasas, CA; a brother, Henry Kardys of Glastonbury; two sisters, Stella Nugent of East Hartford, Helen Loria of Pittsburgh, PA; and a grandson, Jon Tashman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Avenue, Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. There no calling hours.

The are, Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford has charge of the peacefully on Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) with his family, at his side. He was a native Hartford and graduated Weaver High in the Class of 33A. He was very active in organizing class reunions. Harold graduated from New York University Business School. He was a partner with his brothers in Bacon Bottling Company and the Mother Goldstein Wine Company.

His love for selling, combined with a unique sales ability, allowed him to develop many loyal customers. He was an accomplished jazz pianist and enjoyed playing for the West Hartford senior dances. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Cynthia Goldstein; his devoted children, Susan Ginsberg and Jerry Goldstein; and beloved grandchildren, Michelle Goldstein, Stacy Goldstein, Lauren Ginsberg and Jonathan Ginsberg. Funeral services will be held TODAY, at 2:30 p.m. at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington West Hartford.

After the burial at Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford, the family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Marriott Hotel in Farmington (exit 37 off Route 84). Funeral arrangements provided by Hebrew Funeral Association, Inc. GRANATA, Dennis S. Dennis S. Granata, 35, of Wind- sor Locks, son of Richard N.

Granata, Sr. and Elaine (Kiska) Granata, formerly of Norwalk, died of renal cell carcinoma, Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) at his brother's home. He was born July 11, 1968 in Norwalk and had lived in East Granby prior to moving to Windsor Locks three and a half years ago. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Norwalk, class of 1986, and attended Western New England College in Springfield, MA, where he earned his BSBA in 1990 and his MBA in 1998. Mr.

Granata was a Certified NetWare Engineer in the computer industry. Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Margaret Kiska of Norwalk; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard N. Granata, Jr. and his wife, Susan of Windsor; a sister, Jennifer Granata of Albuquerque, two nephews, Nicholas and Jonathan Granata of Windsor; and his fiancee, Chris Schicker and her two children, Jamie and Brian Giesing of Southwick, MA. There are no calling hours.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 28, 12 p.m., at Church of the Assumption, 198 Riverside Avenue, Westport, with a reception immediately following. A local Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 6, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph's Church, 1747 Poquonock Avenue, Windsor, with a reception immediately following. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Health Care, Hope Team Fund, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105.

Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, has charge of arrangements. MIGLI, Caroline M. Caroline M. Migli, 86, of Old Farms Road, Avon, died Tuesday, (February 24, 2004) at McLean Home in Simsbury. She was born June 7, 1917 in Avon, daughter of the late Giacomo and Celesta (Colorini) Migli and had lived in Avon all her life.

She was employed as an assembler at New Departure, a division of General Motors, in Bristol for 33 years prior to her retirement in 1974 and was a member of the Church of Saint Ann in Avon. She is survived by her sister, Rita Migli of Avon; a brother, Egidio Migli of Vero Beach, FL; and four nieces and a nephew, Patricia Malone of Windsor, Amy Matsikas of Avon, and Nancy Migli, Donna Brandt, and Peter Migli all of Florida. She was predeceased by a sister, Stella Migli, two brothers, Arthur Migli of Avon and Louis Migli of Waterbury and two nephews; Richard Migli and Stephen Migli. The family wishes to thank all of the nurses and staff of McLean Home, Unit 4, for their compassionate care and support. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Saturday, February 28, 9- 10:15 a.m.

Funeral will be 10:15 a.m. from the Vincent Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. in the Church of Saint Ann, Avon. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Tariffville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Caroline's memory to The McLean Foundation, 75 Great Pond Simsbury, CT 06070- 9912 or to the Church of St. Ann, 289 Arch Avon, CT 06001. DEATH NOTICES GRANT, Eleanor Douglas Eleanor Douglas Grant, former resident of Hartford, expired on Saturday, (February 14, 2004) at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven. Masonic rites were held on Friday, February 20.

Her funeral was held on Feb 21, at Varick Memorial A.M.E Zion Church in New Haven. Donations in memory of Eleanor Douglas Grant may be sent to 'Sisters Journey', P.O. Box 6367, Hamden, CT 06517-0267 HANSON, Dana Sanger Placing Obituaries And Memoriams This town-by-town listing is offered by The Hartford Courant. Paid death announcements appearing below may be telephoned to 241-6392, faxed to 241-3866 or e-mailed to Our hours are Monday-Friday to Saturday 1p.m. to 6p.m., Sundays and Holidays 11a.m.

to Photo Deadlines: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday Also, In Memoriams may be placed Monday- 9a.m. to 5p.m. Obituaries are also available on-line at www.ctnow.com DEATH NOTICES BUDNEY, Jeffrey P. Jeffrey P. Budney, 40, of North Haven, died on Tuesday, (Febru24, 2004).

Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington, is serving the family. Arrangements are incomplete. BURLESON, Celestine "Teenie" Celestine "Teenie" Burleson of Hartford died Sunday, (February 22, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. The daughter of Rachel Lewis and the late Elmer Lewis was born August 20, 1948 in New York City, NY. Celestine is survived by three daughters, LaDawn Burleson of West Hartford, Sabrina Burleson of Hartford and Chekesha S.

Frence of Hartford; three sisters; five brothers; nine grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service is Friday at p.m. at the Clark, Bell Bell Funeral Home, 319 Barbour Street, Hartford with visitation at 6 p.m. DIXON, Arlene Adele (Belliveau) Arlene Adele (Belliveau) Dixon, 70, beloved wife of Glenn H. Dixon, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, (February 25, 2004) at the Suffield House.

Arlene was born in Tarrytown, NY and grew up New Bedford, MA. She moved to Suffield in 1952 with her family. She has lived in Windsor Locks for over 40 years and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Arlene was active in the Windsor Locks Senior Choraleers and volunteered her time in the grammar school libraries.

She retired from the Hamilton Sundstrand Credit Union in 1997. She will always be remembered for the love she created in her needlework projects. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Judee Dixon of Windsor Locks; and three sons and their spouses, Robert and Cho Ok Dixon, Mark and June Dixon and Todd Dixon all of Windsor Locks; four grandchildren, Daryle and Kyle Beauchesne and Jessica Lynn and Rebecca Lynn Dixon; two brothers, Lawrence Belliveau and Gerald Belliveau both of Suffield; a sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Melvin Parrette of Vernon; and her nephews and friends. Relatives and friends will gather on Saturday, February 28, at 10:45 a.m. at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, for a procession St.

Mary's Church, Spring Street, Windsor Locks, for a Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be held in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks. Her family will receive friends at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home on Friday, February 27, from 6-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450.

Dana Sanger Hanson of Rocky Hill, beloved husband of Anya M. Hanson, entered into eternal life on Monday, (February 23, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1924, in Wellesley Hills, MA, the son of the late Winland and Grace Hendersen Hanson. Dana was a 1941 graduate Wellesley High School in Wellesley, MA, served as president of the Student Council and began his long and distinguished career in community and civic service. Mr.

Hanson retired in June, 1994 1994, as Executive Director of the Capitol Region Council of Governments (C.R.C.O.G.) culminating 26 years of dedicated service in that position. Moving to Connecticut from Massachusetts in 1966, Dana settled his family in Bolton and took a position at the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce, where he was heavily involved in creating the Council and became its first Executive Director in 1968. He was early recognized as a leader in the Regional Council movement, and was selected for five years to serve on the Board of the National Association of Regional Councils, headed in Washington, DC. He and six other Directors saw the need for and created the New England Association of Regional Councils and the Capitol Region played host to the first annual conference for the New England Association. Dana was the recipient of many awards and certificates from national, state, regional, and local governments and agencies.

In 1992, he was presented with the National Organization's highest award for leadership by an Executive Director, The Walter A. Schleiber Regional Leadership Award. In honor of his years of leadership and vision, the New England Association of Regional Councils created the Dana S. Hanson award which is presented each year to an outstanding Executive Director in New England. Dana was a wellrespected member of many other boards and agencies, such as the Regional Planning Agency, CT, Council of Environmental Protection Agency, CT Resource Recovery Authority, Riverfront Recapture, and the Capitol Region Forum for the Future (founder).

Prior to coming to Connecticut, he served on various political, school, and recreational boards and committees, including Scout Master for ten years. From 1960- 1962, he served as Manager of the Civic Affairs Dept. for the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and from 1962 until 1966, served as Director for the Cambridge Civic Association. Dana was a World War Veteran serving from 1943- 1945, flying 25 missions as an enlisted bombardier in a B-17 bomber. Dana was always a very athletic person and enjoyed horseback riding, tennis and golf.

He was a member and player with the Rolling Greens Golf Club for many years. Even after retirement, Dana just couldn't keep out of the loop and served on several boards for Community Renewal Team and the North Central Area Agency on Aging. Besides his loving and devoted wife, Anya, he leaves three children; two step-children, and ten grandchildren. They are his sons, Dana Kevin of Hiram, ME, Peter Sanger of Taos, NM; his most loving daughter, Lori Jane and her husband Raymond Boyd of Bolton; his step-daughter, Alexis-Andrea and her husband Craig Sutherland of Tampa, FL; his stepson, Kurt Rohmer of New Haven; and his grandchildren, Jessica, Sara, Austin, and Garrett Hanson, Sierra Corriveau, Corrine, Raymond, Daryn Marie, Jesse Boyd, and Zoriana Sutherland. He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Myron and Dotty Hanson of Yarmouth Port, MA; a sister, Lillian Winternitz of Vernon; his mother-in-law, Nadia Myketey of Rocky Hill; a sister-in-law, Slava Bailey of Glastonbury; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Dana was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret Hanson and a brother, John Hanson of Lenox, MA. To those of us who knew and loved him, Dana was nothing less than a very generous and loving man, who believed in the betterment of the' community. He will be greatly missed by many. Friends are invited to the Guliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Rocky Hill, Saturday, from 11 a.m. 12 Noon.

There will be a memorial service at 12 Noon in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles H. Ericson officiating. Interment will be in the spring in Bolton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to a charity of choice.

For directions, please visit www. Brooklawnfuneralhome.com 1,.