Marlene Florence Hanson (nee McCraken)

Marlene Florence Hanson passed away peacefully October 8, 2026 in the Battlefords Union Hospital with her family by her side.

Marlene is survived by her children: Tracy and Leland (Evelyn). Her grandchildren: Brenna, Joseph, Quinn, Angel (Jeremy), Morgan (Michael), Halie (Sam). Her great-grandchild Imogene. She is also survived by her sister Holly (Dale) Brewster, her nieces and nephews: Gail (Jamie), Duane (Jeannie), Denise, and Dena. Her grand-nieces, and grand-nephews: Courtney, Parker, Miller, Sydney, Foster.

Marlene was predeceased by her husband of fifty-nine years, Ronald E. Hanson, her parents Robert and Thelma McCraken, and her brother Gary McCraken. Her mother and father-in-law, Ted and Hilda Hanson, and her brother-in-law Garry Hanson.

Marlene was born on September 24th, 1941 in Barrie, Ontario. Marlene took her elementary education in Rutland, Saskatchewan, and high-school down the road in Unity. She would go on to Teacher’s College in Saskatoon before starting her thirty-year long teaching career in Paynton, Saskatchewan. She made a home of Paynton, living in the community for many decades. Marlene enjoyed her retirement to the fullest, her pride and joy being in her garden and grandkids. A well-practiced organ player, Marlene played for many years every Sunday at church and celebration of life events. She will be remembered most for her creativity, and love of literature, her dedication to her community, and her family.

As per Marlene’s wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date, and a funeral will not be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any organization close to their heart in memory of Marlene.

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director

• Date : 2026-10-09
• Location : North Battleford, SK