Marie Hanly
Marie Hanly

Obituary of Marie B. Hanly

Marie-Laure Francoise Alida Bolduc Hanly, age 97, died January 6, 2019 in Tacoma. Marie was born in St. Chrysostome, Quebec, Canada on December 3, 1921. Raised in Vermont, the daughter of Evariste and Clementine (Labelle) Bolduc. She graduated from Beeman Academy, Burlington Business College and eventually joined the U.S. Navy. Later in life she loved her work at the Bon Marche. Marie was funny, generous and so very loving! She lived everyday to the fullest, there was never a dull moment in her day. Marie could accomplish in one day what it would take most people in a week! She loved her family so much and cherished the time she spent with them throughout the years. Marie loved to tell stories about her childhood, travels and her family. She was selfless and was a true example of generosity with her time, talents and gifts to charity. She was a faith-filled member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Tacoma, priding herself in being the oldest member in the last years of life. Her passions included eating out with family and friends, playing cards, completing the latest word search puzzles and reading her People magazine. She also enjoyed traveling and loved the waterfront. You'd often find her eating her favorite meals at Red Lobster, Little Jerry's and Harbor Lights where the party began when she entered the place. She'd light up the room with her laughter, energy and ability to talk to anyone. Survived by her son, Brian Hanly and daughter Cathy Gallagher, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1973; daughter Patricia Brien in 2008; six brothers, Romeo, Florent, Real, Anthony, Josephat and Fernand and also four sisters, Juliet Longtin, Claudia Bolduc, Camilla Quenneville and Margarite Douglas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on January 21, 2019 at 11:00am at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 7025 S. Park Ave. Tacoma, WA 98408. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Franciscan Foundation (Hospice House) P. O. Box 1502 Tacoma, WA 98401.
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