Lisa Druker posted a condolence

Dear Paul, Grace, Mr. & Mrs. Hanley, Brothers and Sisters: It is impossible to capture the light of Sharon with words but I can tell you my spirit is always brighter when Sharon is around. She has an unfailing charisma that is deeply rooted in kindness, empathy and humor. I was blessed the day Sharon Hanley skied into my life; Mrs. Collins will live in my heart forever. My deepest sympathies to you all. Love, Lisa Druker

Kelly Ann O'Connor posted a condolence

Dear Paul, Grace and the Hanley Family, My heart felt sympathy and sadness for the loss of your dear wife, mother, daughter, sister and Aunt. Sharon was a funny, kind, and giving person. I feel so blessed to have known her and have her as a friend. My entire family send their blessings and prayers. God bless The O'Connor's

Maureen Tully posted a condolence

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with Paul, Grace and the Collins family. Sharon's unfailing goodness and abiding love brought light to our lives and smiles to our faces. She gave us the gift of so many wonderful memories which will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Love Maureen Tully

Patricia Murray Derr posted a condolence

Dear Paul and Grace, I went to school with Cathy, Sharon's sister at Holy Child. We were best friends. Please know you are all in my prayers. Today on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows the blessed Mother has taken Sharon into her loving arms. I will have a mass said for Sharon at the Precious Blood Monastery. Please tell Cathy and her parents I am praying for you all. I would love to hear from you all. My address is 10 Elijah Hill Lane Londonderry, NH 03053 God bless, Patricia

The Powell Family posted a condolence

To know Sharon is to know love, kindness, care, compassion and humour. Our hearts and prayers are with Paul and Grace, The Hanley and Collins families, and all of Sharon's dear friends.

Meg Brennan Cobb posted a condolence

"Now Ladies, come on this is what we need to do for our next gathering" Sharon, you taught us how to love life, enjoy each moment, laugh hysterically, cry, but most important to be together. Birthday celebrations, jewerly trunk shows with dinner in your NYC apt., golf school in Vermont, Utah, Vail,Ireland Trips(driver and all), dinners at your beautiful home, and Kiawah for out 50th bday celebration. You will be in our hearts forever. Our deepest sympathy to Paul, Grace, all the Collins and all the Hanleys. Love, Meg and Bill Cobb

Mary Lee Neumeyer posted a condolence

Dear Paul, Grace, Mr. and Mrs. Hanley and brothers and sisters: I am so blessed to have known Sharon and had her as a friend. She will be in my heart and so many others lives she has touched. She made people smile and laugh always,a ray of sunshine. My deepest sympathy to you and prayers. Love, Mary Lee Neumeyer and family

The Ferris Family posted a condolence

Our thought and prayers are with the entire Hanley family at this time. We will remember you all in our prayers. God Bless you all. The Ferris Family, Oyster Bay

Irum Alam posted a condolence

I will miss you. You were a wonderful person and I'll always remember you. I'll always cherish the time we spent together.

Michael O'donoghue posted a condolence

Dear Paul and Hanley clan, Ralph Waldo Emerson surely had folks like Sharon in mind when he described a friend as a masterpiece of nature. She was a true friend to Holy Child Academy. Through thick and thin she encouraged us with her optimism and loyalty.Now we will count on her to send grace from her new home.On behalf of all here I extend our deepest sympathies. Please know that Sharon- and all of you-will be in our prayers and the prayers of the students. Michael O'Donoghue

Oyster Bay Funeral Home Staff posted a condolence

We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. It has been our privilege to assist you during this very difficult time. If there is anything further we can do, we are here for you. Lou, Kristy & Staff Oyster Bay Funeral Home

Stephanie & Ed Kiziukiewicz posted a condolence

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stephanie, Ed & Kristina Kiziukiewicz

Kenneth,Kristen & Kimberly Rizzo posted a condolence

Dear Paul & Grace May God hold your wife and mother in the palm of his hand. God Bless you always, Love, Ken, Kristen & Kimberly

Liz Cullen Remsen posted a condolence

Dear Paul, Grace & Hanley Family- It has been many years since I last saw Sharon, but I have instant recall of her smile, laughter and wonderful spirit. My cousin Lisa Cullen Coleman called me tonight to tell me the sad news of Sharon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know that Sharon was a fantastic high school friend..with our small class at Holy Child it was so important to have good friends and Sharon was a treasure. Liz Cullen Remsen

Chris Ligowitz posted a condolence

I knew Sharon before I was married back in 1985. I can't believe she's gone. She was a wonderful person.

The Ahern Family posted a condolence

The Ahern family extends its deepest sympathies and prayers at the loss of our beloved Sharon. Thoughtful, kind, selfless & fun are only some of the many beautiful traits we will always remember Sharon possessing. On behalf of all the Aherns, we send to Paul, Grace, Charlie, Jane, and all the Hanleys our love and support now and always. God bless Sharon and us all.

Tim Naughton posted a condolence

Paul, I will remember Sharon’s warm smile, and the twinkle of her eyes, forever. She has been called home, to her reward for a lifetime of love. Some days it hurts to love. This is one of those days, as you and young Grace have lost a wonderful wife and mother. But look around you, for that burden is one you share with your family and friends, just as you shared the joy of loving Sharon. From the Book of Wisdom: The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; but they are in peace. We believe that death is a passage from this life to the next, promised by Jesus Christ, to share in God's mercy and compassion. Sharon is there now, while we join to celebrate her life, and while we mourn the loss. I pray the angels will carry Sharon, not so quickly that you and her family and friends may have one glance with which Sharon may know how much you have loved her. God bless and keep you and Grace, all the Collins and all the Hanleys. With affection, Tim Naughton

Margot Murray-Whitaker posted a condolence

Dear Paul and Grace, I went to school with Sharon at Holy Child. I am one of the many Murrays who loved Sharon and her family. My heart felt sympathy and sadness for the loss of dear Sharon. I and the Murray Family have been bless to know Sharon and her family. I will miss Sharon and am praying for her and your family. Please tell her family that we are sorry and will always keep them in are prays and thoughts. God Bless, Margot Murray Paul and Anne Murray the all the Murray gang. We love you. Margot Murray 122 Seminary Street New Canaan, CT 06840 Chef3m@optonline.net

Marie Harren-Geier posted a condolence

Sharon was always upbeat,friendly whenever I saw her, whether it was at a party or running into her around town. She will be missed!!

Stephen & Marcia Giorgio posted a condolence

Dear Paul, Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you and your family at this time of deep sorrow. Sharon is now in the hands of God as you are left to deal with the pain of her passing. I hope you can find strength in your loving memories of Sharon and the smile of your beautiful daughter, Grace. Love, Stephen and Marcia Giorgio

Georgia Naughton posted a condolence

Dear Paul and Grace, I am so sorry to hear about Sharon. When I think of Sharon I will remember her love and enthusiasm for family and friends,and her smiles and laughter. I feel blessed to have known her. I would prefer to give my hugs in person but it is with a heavy heart that I send you, the Hanley family, and Collins family my condolences. Love, Georgia Naughton

Lynn Reed posted a condolence

I met Sharon many years ago in California through MaryLee and JoAnne and just loved being around her and being friends. Sharon was always such a joy to know and the life of the party, so to speak. I always looked forward to her visits and Christmas notes - her handwriting being as distinct as she (I could tell by the envelope) and always opened her cards with great expectation of her wonderful life as it unfolded. I am so happy to have known Sharon. My prayers are with all who loved her!

JoAnn Hillebrand posted a condolence

I am standing on the seashore,a ship spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the ocean. I stand watching her until she fades on the horizon,and someone at my side says "She is gone". Gone where? The loss of sight is in me, not her. Just at that moment when someone says "She is gone", there are others who are watching her coming. Other voices take up the glad shout,"Here she comes!" Dear Paul, Grace and Hanley Family. I'm sure as you are that Sharon is in heaven - and she will surely liven up that party. Sharon and I met shortly after she moved to CA. We had many carefree times discovering CA together-beach bike rides,Thanksgiving Day on the beach, Friday nites on Balboa Peninsula. I count her as one of my few true friends, and will always remember the sound of her laughter. Thank you for sharing dear Sharon with me. JoAnn Hillebrand

Elizabeth Witt posted a condolence

Sharon's wonderful laugh and smile will never be forgotten as well as her loving and giving heart

marybeth may posted a condolence

I went to st. patricks with sharon and over the years have thought of sharon and her family my mother called me on sept. 28th to tell me she heard that sharon had passed away on this day I just thought of my memories that I had of sharon of the times I slept over the Hanleys and remember her calling her parents jane and charles and just thinking that was so funny to us since we were in 7th grade and her parents dancing together to music in their family room.I wish now that I had made an attempt to contact sharon even though I moved to Illinois 25 years ago time goes to fast and now I so wish that one of the times that I thougth of sharon that I should of made an attempt to try to locate her.Now just my thoughts will be with her parents,daughter,husband,sisters and brothers.

brian michael daly posted a condolence

being part of her life during the 70's & 80's-traveling thru california & mexico with her & the norton sisters-all wonderful & fond memories-took alot of pictures- we will all miss her- big smile,wonderful laugh & personality-your friend Brian!

sybille Andersen posted a condolence

Dear Hanley Family, I am so sorry to hear about Sharon's passing away. It has been a long time since we have all crossed paths, and unfortunately, I was unaware of her illness and suffering. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that my entire family is only now learning of your sadness - and we shall be writing to you as soon as we have your contact information. We will always remember our dhared time at Holy Child, and the fun times we had at Windham. I also feel honored that at one time Sharon had come and stayed with me briefly on Nantucket. I am thinking of you all and know that you will always have a special place in my heart. Sincerely, Sybille (C.B.) Stillger Andersen

Pat and Cindy Collura posted a condolence

Dear Paul ("Seed"), Grace and family, Please know that our hearts,thoughts and prayers are with you, as we have just heard this sorrowful news. Call on us - your friends are here. Lovingly, Pat, Cindy, Danny & Paul Collura (and your extended BGSU and lacrosse family) 859.653.6788

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