Debra Hannigan

12 years ago

    Hannigan, Debra, 61, August 19, 2012.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment held in the Orient Cemetery.
    PITTSFIELD & ORIENT – Debra Hannigan, 61, died Aug. 19, 2012 at a Boston Hospital. She was born September 24, 1950 in Houlton, the daughter of Bernard G. and Dorothy (Robinson) Hannigan.
    Debra devoted her career to children as a teacher and special education director. She was State Director for Child Development Services until her retirement. She established an alternative education program and a preschool program in MSAD #53. She earned recognition as MADSEC Special Education Director of the Year, participated in a sister-state agreement between Maine and Aomori, Japan, and organized and led student trips to Japan. She loved her involvement in the preservation of East Grand Lake as a member and former president of CLIC and a Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Board Member. Debra was an avid reader, skier, and traveler. She loved spending time at East Grand Lake. She had an infectious smile and was hard-working. Most of all, she was a loving mother, supportive sister, and dedicated friend.
    Debra is survived by her daughter, Sarah Allen and husband, Stephen, of Pittsfield; her son, Matthew Houston of Pittsfield; three sisters, Cobina Hannigan of Dallas, Texas, Carole Desjardins and husband, Paul, of Yarmouth, and Byrnalyn Miller and husband, Richard, of Standish; several beloved nephews and one niece. She was predeceased by her parents.
    Friends called at the Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton on Saturday at 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon. Interment was in the Orient Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Debra’s memory to the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Fund, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book: dunnfuneral.com.