MEXICO – Joanne E. (Finnan) Hansen, 76, of Mexico, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in her home with loved ones. She was the wife of the late Earle L. Hansen who died in January of 2020.

She was born in Rumford on June 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth A. (Kelley) Finnan. Joanne was raised in Rumford attending local area schools and graduating from Stevens Memorial High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Earle, on August 27, 1966. They settled in Mexico in 1973.

She worked for several different places throughout her life including Bass Shoe, FMI, Man Power and the US Post Office. She also spent time as an apple picker in the Livermore area. Joanne retired in late 2019.

She was a fierce matriarch, spending as much time as she could with family and friends.

She is survived by her three children, Stephen R. Hansen and his wife Sherrie of Rumford, Amy J. Williamson and her husband David of Windham, and Patti A. Belanger and her husband David of Farmington. She also leaves seven grandchildren Michael, John, Kristie, Joshua, Jennifer, Sidney and Lexi; six great grandchildren Kaydn, Peyton, Liam, Kolby, Audrie and Bruinn; as well as her sister Carolyn Riley and her husband Tim of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 1 p.m. at the Thibault Remembrance Center, 250 Penobscot Street, Rumford, with a time of remembrance to follow. She will be laid to rest next to her husband.

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