Evelyn Louise Hanson, 93, of Wiscasset, passed away on Nov. 1, 2024 at Miles Hospital.

Evelyn was born in Bath, Feb. 8, 1931, the daughter of William A. and Helen Erskine Gorham. She was educated in Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset Academy.

In 1950, Evelyn married Millard E. Hanson Jr. and they made their home in Wiscasset.

Mrs. Hanson was employed as secretary to the principal at Wiscasset High School from 1968 until her retirement in 1991. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy James and her husband Timothy of Wiscasset; Sally Daggett of Woolwich; a son, William Hanson and his wife Linda of Wiscasset; five grandchildren, Eric Hanson and his wife Lindsay; Craig Hanson and his wife Mackenzie; Colin Flaherty and his wife Caitlyn; Caitlin Flaherty; and Kara Griffin and her husband Conrad; her great-granddaughters: Lydia and Rosalyn Hanson, Evelyn Griffin, and Olive Flaherty; four great-grandsons: Bridger and Felix Hanson and Easton and Emmett Griffin; also several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, and her sister, Eva Russell.

At her request there will be no service.

If desired, contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Wiscasset High School, 272 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, ME 04578.

Arrangements by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com