RIPLEY - Gary Hanson, 80, died August 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1941 in Cambridge, a son of Levi and Mildred (Foster) Hanson. He moved to Dexter when he was 4 years old and graduated from high school in Dexter, Class of 1960. He served in the United States Air Force stateside during the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1965 and was stationed in upper Michigan. After attending school in California, Gary was employed at Doyle & Carter Oil Company in Brewer. He worked as an insurance salesman for Prudential, and later was a car salesman at Brothers Chevrolet in Dover-Foxcroft and Hartley's Chrysler Plymouth in Newport. He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Exeter, as well as the Shrine, American Legion and the Masons. Gary enjoyed people and enjoyed helping with farming. He was a kind loving person, always willing to help others, always noted for his teasing personality. Gary was an avid snowmobiler and 4 wheeler. He built his house in 1982 and married Brenda in 1983. Together they raised 4 children. He is survived by his wife Brenda (Arnold) Hanson of Ripley; 2 sons, Mike Breen of Westbrook and Jon and wife Jen Hanson of Palmyra; 2 daughters, Joni Boissonneault of Windham, Stacey and husband Kevin MacDonald of Glastonbury, CT; a brother, Jay and wife Earlene Hanson of Winslow; and a sister, Joyce Jones of Madison; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday, September 2nd, at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1195 Stetson Road, Exeter, with the Revs. Stan Griffin and Mark Arnold officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.