North Haverhill , NH – Sandra Jean Hanson, 74, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Cottage Hospital, Woodsville , NH .

She was born in Littleton , NH , June 29, 1941, the daughter of Alden and Pauline ( Sherman ) Benoit.

Sandra attended St. Rose of Lima School and graduated from Littleton High School . She also graduated from hairdressing school in Manchester , NH .

She married Charles E. Hanson, Sr. on August 14, 1971. Sandra worked as a hairdresser in Littleton at Child's, in Woodsville at Chase's, and later operated her own beauty shop in North Haverhill . She loved hand work such as sewing, crocheting, and plastic canvas sewing. Sandra also enjoyed gardening, canning, and caring for her animals.

Surviving family members include her husband of 44 years, Charles Hanson of North Haverhill; three children, Troy Dodge and wife Penny of Littleton, Kim Blowey and husband Steve of Haverhill, and Charles E. Hanson, Jr. and wife Melissa of North Woodstock, NH; eight grandchildren, Jessica Miller-Dodge, Christen Gordon, Jennifer Niles, Nicholas Niles, Amanda Riggie, David Riggie, Savannah Hanson, and Corbin Avila; three great grandchildren, Brooke and Cooper Loud, and Brayden Riggie.

A calling hour will be held on Friday, January 22, from 10 to 11 AM with a funeral service following at 11 AM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street , Woodsville , NH , with Pastor Clint Brake officiating.

Spring burial will be in the Horse Meadow Annex Cemetery , North Haverhill .

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of one's choice.