Maryellen Sullivan Hanley

March 2, 1955 - September 18, 2012

A memorial for Maryellen Hanley will take place this Saturday, September 29,2012 at 2PM at the Old St Raymond's Church. A celebration of her life will immediately follow with a buffet and gathering of friends and family at the adjacent Historic Kolb Barn. All are welcome. Maryellen Sullivan was born on May 2, 1955 to Jack and Nancy Sullivan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the fifth of six children, and was a dedicated and loving sister to Kathleen, John, Sheila, Bridget, and Patrick. They always had loving and close family ties and Maryellen continued these values as her family expanded. In the early 70's Maryellen followed her older sibling Sheila to San Francisco, later joined by Bridget and her friend Kathleen where they carried on the family bonds in the west. There she met the love of her life and best friend, Duncan Hanley. Together they built a strong marriage of 32 years and created many happy memories with their three children, Erin, Rory and Jack. She cherished her grandson Camden, and was a proud and dedicated aunt of Cheyney, Jake, Brian, and Meghan. Maryellen was a devoted wife, mother, and friend, finding joy and humor in everyday moments, and made the most simple things special and magical. She always cherished family and the relationships with her great nieces and nephews brought her much happiness. It is often mentioned that all who entered her home were welcomed, enjoyed the laughter, were well fed and taken care of. She was a second mother to many. She excelled as a Principal's secretary for many Elementary Schools in Dublin, and found her passion in guiding and supporting the families of her neighborhood because she so enjoyed the innocence and wonder of children. We ask that any donations be made in her name to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition : www.ovarian.org/donate.php