Obituary of Juanita M. Hansen
Juanita M. Hansen
Dundee: Juanita M. Hansen, age 94, of the Town of Tyrone, NY died Wednesday July 10, 2019 in the comfort of her home with family at her side.
Honoring her wishes, there are no prior calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday (July 12) in Hillside Cemetery, Route 14A, Dundee. A Celebration of Her Life and reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (July 13) at the former Dundee Presbyterian Church 31 Main St. Dundee, NY with Lay Pastor Priscilla Andrews officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896, or to CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Corning, NY 14870.
Juanita was born January 25, 1925 in Cohocton, NY, the daughter of the late Lee and Marie {Cook} Fairbrother. She has lived locally since 2001, previously of Penn Yan. A farm wife most all of her life, she was employed by Victor Pirrung Auctioneers, of Wayland, NY, for over 25 years as a caterer for the food service at auctions.
She is survived by 2 sons Monte L. (Velma) Silliman of Penn Yan, William D. "Bill" (Diane) Silliman of Dundee; a sister Laura Mehlenbacher of Loon Lake, NY; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was pre-deceased by her first husband and father of her sons "Tug" Silliman in 2003; 5 brothers, and 2 sisters
Arrangements by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.