Noreen Cecelia Hansen
12/15/1942 - 10/7/2012
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Obituary For Noreen Cecelia Hansen
Noreen C. Hansen of Fremont, California passed away on October 7, 2012 after a prolonged battle with a rare brain disease. Noreen was born on December 15, 1942 to the late John F. Cronin and Eleanor F. Cronin in Brockton, Massachusetts. She graduated from Brockton High School in 1960 and finished nursing school at Quincy City Hospital in 1963. Noreen completed her Bachelor of Science in Health from Chapman College in 1984.
Noreen moved to California in 1967 and had a 30 year career as an operating room nurse in the Fremont area. Along with her career as a nurse and homemaker Noreen was a committed volunteer for various organizations including Holy Spirit Church, League of Women Voters, and local homeless and abused women shelters. Noreen was known and loved for her sunny personality, sense of humor, and generous nature. Noreen was a true Irish Lass. She will be sorely missed.
Noreen is survived by her husband of 43 years Richard W. Hansen, Children; son Tim Hansen and daughter-in-law Cheryl , son Shawn Hansen and daughter-in-law Kim, grandchildren; Jack, Samantha, Kaylin, Ashlyn, sisters; Kathleen Troll, Sheila Giardina, and Colleen Cronin, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 12, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 7pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 13, 9:30am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A private burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA.
Tax deductible donations may be made to the Brain Support Network, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026. Please make checks payable to "Brain Support Network".
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10/01/2021
Noreen: a true giving spirit; a comedian relaying tales of family and experiences; and a delightful soul who will be terribly missed.
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10/01/2021
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Nothing can replace the love of your wife, mom or grandma. Remember she is always with you and smiling down upon you.
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10/01/2021
I'll always remember her beautiful smile and that she could always make us laugh. She was fun to be with and we will all miss her very much. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family who lost a very special person. Jan
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10/01/2021
A sympathy card has been sent to the family of Noreen Cecelia Hansen c/o Fremont Chapel of the Roses funeral home.
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10/01/2021
The first time I saw Noreen she was sixteen years old and beautiful. We were going out to party and Betty said to me, "We aren't letting her come!" Then after she and Dick were mattied and she lived in Seattle when Tim was born and I got to know her she was so much more than a pretty face. Noreen had great strength of character and humor. She knew who she was and what she believed. She loved her family both immediate and extended. So lucky to have had you,Dick, and you too, Kathy. Your mother and father would be proud of you Cronin girls. When things got tough you didn't cave. I will pray for you all who grieve but for Nor, I rejoice that she is in the arms of God and released from this mortal coil.
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10/01/2021
Dick and Family I search my heart for words to say that might help ease your grief and pain and I realize there aren't any words to be said right now, but know that there are many who will be praying for you in the days, weeks and months ahead that you will find the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Draw upon the love, support and strength of your family and friends surrounding you now, and hold tight the many precious memories you have of Noreen. Our deepest sympathy, as well as our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss. With love, Sylvia,Jocelyn,Alphine
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10/01/2021
My spirit and prayers are with you and your family, Dick. What a blessing to have the boys, their wives, and the grandchildren to give you their love and hugs. Please, add my love and hugs to them.
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10/01/2021
Dick, Kathy and all the family, We send our love and prayers to you. Sweet Noreen is enfolded in God's love and at rest. Wish we could join you for the services and will be with you in spirit. Pat and family
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10/01/2021
Such a beautiful woman! With a wonderful sense of humor and kind heart.
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10/01/2021
Dick, Tim and Shawn, We will all miss Noreen and are sad to hear of her passing. We remember all of the good times we had together and will keep Noreen and all of you in our prayers. With love, Jim, Kathy, Peter and Bill
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10/01/2021
Noreen will be missed. I am thinking of you whom she left behind,and wish you peace and comfort in this difficult time. Gen
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