Christian Hanna, Jr. passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 3, 2016 at the age of 74. A long-time resident of Dunstable, MA, Christian is survived by his loving and devoted wife Shelby of 54 years. Christian is lovingly remembered by his three sons Christian Hanna III and his wife Tammy of Candia, NH; David Hanna and his wife Linda of Pepperell, MA and William Hanna and his wife Brenda of Cumming, GA. In addition to his wife, sons and daughter-in-laws he is survived by five grandchildren Joshua, Lindsey, Brian, Matthew, and Rachel. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sister Betty Link of Venice, FL and a host of other relatives and close friends.
Christian was born in Catskill, NY on October 20, 1941. He graduated from Catskill High School in 1959 where he was a star athlete in basketball and soccer holding several local and state records for many years. He went on to build a successful career in the automobile industry working as a General Manager and owning his own business. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching sports and was an avid card player.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date with the assistance of the Cremation Society of New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110 or at www.cancer.org or the Krempels Center (New Life After Brain Injury), Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 or at www.krempelscenter.org.