Arnold H. Hanson

September 30, 1939 - February 7, 2017

Arnold H. Hanson, 77, of South Windsor, passed away Tuesday (February 7, 2017) at Fenwood Manor in Manchester. Born in New Britain, son of the late Hilding and Florence (Olson) Hanson, he was a longtime New Britain resident, moving to South Windsor in 2005. A graduate of New Britain High School, Arnold was a Contract Analyst for the Connecticut Department of Transportation, where he worked for 39 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford; the SVEA Social Club in Kensington; the CT State Retirees; and an active participant at the South Windsor Senior Center. Arnold was a gentle man who led a gentle life. Surviving is his sister, Shirley Leich of South Windsor; a niece, Kristina and her fiancé Edward Gleason III of West Hartford; a nephew, Robert Leich, also of West Hartford; several cousins, Bruce and Linda Cutler of Vernon, Erl Johnson of Moodus; Bert and Marsha Johnson of Myrtle Beach, SC; and Leonard and Elaine Hanson of Shelburne, VT; as well as many cousins in Sweden. Funeral Services are Friday 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday morning from 10 to 11 AM at Carlson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com