It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Esther Hanson (Blair).
She was the daughter of the late Donald and Mable Blair (nee Lewis), and was predeceased by her loving husband Clarence M. Hanson “Shorty” (2014). She was a devoted mother to son Dannie W. Gallotti and daughter Connie Gallotti. Predeceased by son Ronnie (1956). Nothing made our mother happier than to see her grandson Dan Gallotti Jr. (Rosalind) come through her door. He will miss her. She will be profoundly missed by her brother Stewart Blair (Diane) and sister Dolores Karsten (John) and in-laws Bill Hanson (Margie). Esther was greeted in Heaven by her sister Donna Blakely (Blair). Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews, and sadly missed by loving friends Mary Spies and Don Blakely.
After 32 years of working at Imperial Tobacco, she bravely ventured into her own business, E.M.E. Ceramics and taught hundreds until covid forced her to close after 45 years. She loved her students and looked forward to classes until the end.
Cremation has taken place. At her request, there will be no funeral, but donations to the charity of your choice would be welcomed. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.
A very special thank you to Rosalind Firth who gently and lovingly cared for our mother until her passing.
Join us in toasting Esther’s life with your morning coffee or evening wine.
A tree will be planted in memory of Esther J. I. Hanson in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.