Obituary for Edward A Hannon
Edward A. Hannon, 81, of Laconia passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence.
Edward was born in Avoca, PA, December 26,1940, a son of the late Albert and Clare (McCarthy) Hannon. Edward is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eloide “Joyce” (Beroney) Hannon, one son; Michael R. Hannon of Weare; two sisters; Rosemary Haddock and her son, Frank Haddock, of Arlington, VA, and Joan Webb and her husband Ben Webb, of Toms River, NJ; four grandchildren; Ryan Hannon, Angelia Phillips, Casey Phillips, and Bradley Hannon. Edward is predeceased by his daughter; Tina M. Phillips, who passed away July 6, 2007.
Edward grew up in Avoca and upon turning 18, enlisted in the Army in 1958 where he first served in tanks and artillery before joining the 225th military policemen. During his 22-year career within the Army, Edward went overseas seven times, serving in North Korea, the Berlin Wall and completed three tours of duty during the Vietnam War (1967, ‘68,’71). He was awarded with five Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. His final medal was awarded to him decades later upon the discovery of a clerical error that had prevented Edward from receiving the medal in 1971. On Thursday, February 19, 2009, surrounded by his family, Edward was awarded the Bronze Medal for meritorious service during a ground operation in Vietnam on July 1, 1971. When awarded, the Bronze Medal is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed forces.
Upon his retirement from the Army in 1980, Edward moved to Nashua where he lived with his wife and two children, working for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. Edward loved spending time with his family at their home, hiding Easter eggs for his grandchildren to find in his backyard every Spring and loading the entire family up to go on camping trips in his RV during the summer.
SERVICES: A memorial visitation will be held on June 12, 2021 at Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064 from 10am - 12pm. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at Edgewood cemetery, 107 Amherst St., Nashua, NH 03064. Family and friends are invited to attend. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua has been placed in charge of arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com, (603-883-3401) “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER”.
Edward was born in Avoca, PA, December 26,1940, a son of the late Albert and Clare (McCarthy) Hannon. Edward is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eloide “Joyce” (Beroney) Hannon, one son; Michael R. Hannon of Weare; two sisters; Rosemary Haddock and her son, Frank Haddock, of Arlington, VA, and Joan Webb and her husband Ben Webb, of Toms River, NJ; four grandchildren; Ryan Hannon, Angelia Phillips, Casey Phillips, and Bradley Hannon. Edward is predeceased by his daughter; Tina M. Phillips, who passed away July 6, 2007.
Edward grew up in Avoca and upon turning 18, enlisted in the Army in 1958 where he first served in tanks and artillery before joining the 225th military policemen. During his 22-year career within the Army, Edward went overseas seven times, serving in North Korea, the Berlin Wall and completed three tours of duty during the Vietnam War (1967, ‘68,’71). He was awarded with five Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. His final medal was awarded to him decades later upon the discovery of a clerical error that had prevented Edward from receiving the medal in 1971. On Thursday, February 19, 2009, surrounded by his family, Edward was awarded the Bronze Medal for meritorious service during a ground operation in Vietnam on July 1, 1971. When awarded, the Bronze Medal is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed forces.
Upon his retirement from the Army in 1980, Edward moved to Nashua where he lived with his wife and two children, working for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. Edward loved spending time with his family at their home, hiding Easter eggs for his grandchildren to find in his backyard every Spring and loading the entire family up to go on camping trips in his RV during the summer.
SERVICES: A memorial visitation will be held on June 12, 2021 at Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064 from 10am - 12pm. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at Edgewood cemetery, 107 Amherst St., Nashua, NH 03064. Family and friends are invited to attend. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua has been placed in charge of arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com, (603-883-3401) “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER”.