“Jackie” was born July 12, 1927, in Brewer to Anne (Hodgins) and Leonard L. Pooler. She married John J. Hanrahan in 1952 at St. Ignatius Church, Boston. Prior to marriage, she became a Registered Nurse (educated at Carney Hospital), and worked as a hospital nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Morehead, Kentucky.
John and Jackie Hanrahan lived for 30 years in Alfred. She loved caring for babies, children and older adults.
Her sense of humor brightened all around her. She was playful, and loved to sing. She always made time for her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, spending hours playing Monopoly and card games.
She was exceptionally talented as an artist and designer of clothing and crafts. She loved going to yard sales and getting the best bargain.
Her siblings include Jane Youngk, Mary Lou Lancaster, Greg Pooler, Connie Hughes, Brigid Gilbert, Judith Andersen, many beloved nieces and nephews, and Mark Pooler (deceased).
Her children include Michael, Nancy, Greg, Jane, Peter, Matthew, Susan, Anne Marie and Anthony (deceased). She has 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hebrew Life Rehabilitation Center, Roslindale, Massachussetts, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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