Mark Hansen

Mark D. Hansen, 57, loving husband of Michelle Santos Hansen for 24 years and devoted father of 5 children, Jesse, Lucas, Elijah, Kaia and Mika, of Dorset, VT. passed away unexpectedly August 13, 2017 at his home. Mark was born in Fulton, NY. on September 6, 1959 the son of Audrey (Osborne) Hansen and the late Donald Hansen. Mark spent his youth in Westport, CT. and attended local schools, graduating from Staples High School and earning his Bachelor Degree from Montana State. Mark has been a longtime resident and lover of Vermont, with an ample supply of wool socks and Birkenstocks. Over the years Mark worked several jobs including his own business. But no job more beloved than raising his 5 amazing children and the many kids they took into their home and family over the years. Mark is survived by his brother William and Joan Hansen of Cape Cod, sisters Donna Hansen Kane and Phillip Kane of Bothell, Washington, Holly Hansen and Thomas Daly of Norwalk, CT. and Kris Anne and Alan Pawlak of East Hampton, CT. Mark also has a big extended family with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. But Marks family went beyond his family tree. From his support groups through AA and his fight with cancer to his connection with spirit, his love stretched well beyond "family". The people he connected with in his lifetime meant the world to him and their support kept him alive when he struggled the most and needed it the most. The Hansen family would like to thank everyone, everywhere, for their prayers during this time. We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community and friends around the world. A Christian Ceremony will be celebrated Friday August 18, 2017 at 11am at St Paul's Catholic Church Christ Our Savior Parish in Manchester. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held Thursday August 17, 2017 from 5-7pm at Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Mark's memory may be made to the Wilson House or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255. A Christian Ceremony will be celebrated Friday August 18, 2017 at 11am at St Paul's Catholic Church Christ Our Savior Parish in Manchester. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held Thursday August 17, 2017 from 5-7pm at Brewster-Shea Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester Center, VT.