Dorothy J. Hanson, 90, of Spring Hill, Florida died Sunday September 8, 2019 at Oak Hill Hospital FL. Mrs. Hanson was born December 5, 1928 in Erie, PA the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Winchek. Mrs. Hanson was a resident of Oswego before moving to Spring Hill, FL 26 years ago. She worked as a geriatric caretaker, and was a Respiratory Therapy Technician at the Oswego Hospital for 15 years. She was a parishioner of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, FL. She loved reading, gardening, and her dogs, which she had a special bond with her “puppies.” Mrs. Hanson also enjoyed country music, collecting porcelain dolls and crystal figurines. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Hanson, her son Joseph Guernsey, her “Joy”, her much loved grandson, Kevin R. Sheridan, and her siblings. Mrs. Hanson is survived by her son and daughter-in-law William & Linda Guernsey of CT, daughters and sons-in-law; Margaret & Sam Paura of Oswego, Laurie & Kevin Sheridan of Oswego; Kathy & Paul Eannetta of FL. In addition she is survived by 12 grandchildren Melissa (Travis) Winch, Steven (Kristen) Paura, Lisa (Nick) Agrait, Anne (Jason) Farrell, Rebecca Guernsey, Amy Fawcett, Julie (Carlos) Rezende, Jennifer (Frank) Bisson, Jackie (Brett) Yorgey, Paula Rose Eannetta, Matthew (Tina) Guernsey, Ashley (Gino) Knopp, and several great grandchildren. Private burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Mrs. Hanson loved all animals, donations will be appreciated to any NO-Kill Shelter such as Oswego County SPCA, PO Box 442, Fulton, NY 13069. The Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th St. Oswego is in care of the arrangements.
I first met Dorothy, or ” Mouse” as we all called her in the 1970’s. She was always kind and caring. Her great love of her dogs was evident even back then. I have many memories of her kindness. Rest easy in the arms of the angels. And say. “Hi” to Joe for me.
Mary Ann Guernsey Wise