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Bruce Andrew Hansen, Sr., 84, of Denver, NC, formally of Huntersville, NC, passed away quietly, on April 2, 2024.Born April 19, 1939, in Lewiston, New York, Bruce was a successful businessman, but in his spare time, he was an avid fisherman, sailor, and enjoyed racing cars with his son. As a devoted father and grandfather, Bruce cherished his family and all the time they spent together. The consummate host, his million-dollar smile and robust laughter was the welcome mat for entertaining.Bruce was the beloved husband of the late Maureen Blackley Hansen for 47 years. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Hansen, and sister, Jane LaRoe.Bruce is survived by his significant other Jane W. Rankin of Denver, NC. He is also survived by his children; Suzanne (Sue) of Southport, NC, Andy and wife Pam of Davidson, NC, Maureen (Ming) and husband Paul of Lakewood, NY; and grandchildren Will, Ben, Jack, and Charlie.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The St. Jude Foundation or to the charity of your choice.The family will hold a private graveside service at Northridge Cemetery in Lockport, New York. A reception and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June, 22, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Youngstown Yacht Club at 491 Water Street Youngstown, NY 14174.

Bruce married BLACKLEY, Alice Maureen on 19 Sep 1964 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. Alice (daughter of BLACKLEY, John Francis and HUGLEY, Mary) was born on 8 Dec 1941; died on 24 Nov 2010 in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 9/20/1964

YOUNGSTOWN - St. Bernard's Church was the
settin|,Saturday (Sept. 19, 1964) for the marriage of
Miss Alice Maureen Blackley and Bruce Andrew .Hansen.
Rev. David Granaut officiated
at the 11 a.m. doublering
ceremony uniting the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Francis Blackley, S p r i n g -
field, Ohio, formerly of Aberdeen
Road, Lewiston, and
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Hansen, 813 Onondaga
St., Lewiston.
* * *
FOR THE WALK down
the aisle with her father,
the bride chose a gown of
white silk peau de soie and
Alencon lace with bell-shaped
skirt terminating in a
chapel train.
Her cathedral veil of silk
Illusion was secured by a
crown of painted Alencon
lace. She c a r r i e d white
mums and white rose buds.
Her attendants wore similar
peacock f l o o r - l e n g th
gowns with Empire bodices
and matching open pillboxes.
They were Miss Margaret
Blackley, her sister, maid of
honor; Mrs. John F. Blackley
Jr., Mrs. James Blackley,
Mrs.'True Hewitt Jr. and
Mrs. Bruce Billings, bridesmaids.;
Their flowers were
yellow mums and white rose
buds for the maid of honor
. and white mums and yellow
rose buds for the bridesmaids.
* * *
DAVID STEVENS was
best man. Seating g u e s ts
were John F. Blackley Jr.,
James Blackley, Gary Mc-
Farlane, and James Schoonmaker.
The Imperial Suite of the
Parkway Inn was the setting
for a reception a f t e r the
ceremony.
The mother of the bridegroom
was attired in aqua
crepe with matching accessories.
Pink peau de soie and
a m a t c h i n g pillbox were
chosen by the bride's mother.
Each wore a white orchid
corsage.
Upon their return from a
motor trip to Florida, the
c o u p l e will reside at 560
Main St.. here.

John + HUGLEY, Mary. Mary was born on 27 Jun 1917; died on 4 Oct 1989 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/18/1949

Stricken ill at the Locust Bake
Shop, Charles F. Blackley. 71, retired
firemen, of 23 Grosvenor St.,
was taken Saturday afternoon to
Lockport City Hospital where he
was pronounced dead.
Mr. Blackley retired from the
fire department last Dec. 31 after
27 years of service. At the annual
banquet of the Firemen's Benevolent
and Protective Association in Jan-
uary he was presented with a purse
and a life membership in the New
York state Fire fighters Associa-
tion.
A native of Lockport, Mr.
Blackley was employed by the for-
mer Fibre Corporation and also was
employed as a plumbers helper be-
fore he was appointed to the Fire
Department on Dec. 1, 1921.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary
Blackley; a son, J. Francis Black-
ley; a sister, Mrs. Charles Rice
and a brother, Robert Blackley, all
of Lockport.
Services will be held tomorrow at
2:30 at the home. Burial will be in
St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Charles married WHITE, Mayme A about 1901 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Mayme (daughter of WHITE, Frederick S and TRACY, Isabelle) was born about 1878 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/5/1926

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO-1901
Marriage of Mayme White to Charles Blackley.