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Frederick Charles Hansell, Sr., age 92, of Narberth, PA, died on Friday, May 27th, 2011 in the Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA. He had worked at Container Corporation of America in Manyunk for many years as an instrument mechanic. He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers #835. He also worked at some of the family businesses - Hansell's Atlantic Gas Station and Hansell's car dealership. Fred was born in 1919 to George W. and Lillian Theate Hansell. He went to Lower Merion High School, graduating in 1937. He proudly served in World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a sargeant and served with the Military Police. He was stationed in Okinawa among other places. He has been a member of the United Methodist Church of Narberth for most of his life. He was a charter member of the Narberth Community Theater, active member of N.I.C.E. (Narberth Improvement Community Endeavor), and proud participant of the ROMEO club! He leaves behind his beloved wife Nancy (Easby). They married on November 21st, 1942 and they shared 68 wonderful years together. They had three children – Joan Hansell Wood (Jim), Fred Jr (Kathy), and Robert (Phyllis). “Poppo” was extremely proud of all of his grandchildren – Kathy Wood, Barb Wood, Jennifer Hansell Rogers (Dan), Janice Hansell Bickel (Don), Kristina Hansell (Jeff), Brian Hansell, Benjamin Hansell & Chris Hansell. He lived to see his four great grandchildren born – Leah and Aaron Rogers and Alexandra and Elizabeth Bickel. He was predeceased by his grandson, Rick Wood, and his siblings George Hansell, Elizabeth Lissy, William Hansell and Helen Morgan. He loved entertaining his grandkids, especially the watermelon seed spitting contests he held in the backyard! His hobbies included making nail sculptures for friends and family. He had a green thumb, loved the water, was a sun lover and loved to travel. He loved birds and bird watching, and made several bird houses with the help of his grandkids. He loved his family very much and loved life in general. He will be terribly missed by us all. A celebration of Fred's life will be on Thursday, June 2, 2011. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Chadwick & McKinney, 30 E. Athens Ave, Ardmore, PA. The service will be held at noon. A reception will be held following the service at the American Legion Hall which is at 80 Windsor Ave in Narberth. All are invited. Burial will be private. Fred loved being outdoors and helped build the gazebo in Narberth Park. In lieu of flowers, a bench will be placed in Fred's memory near the gazebo. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Narberth Fourth of July Committee, P. O. Box 710, Narberth, PA 19072. Please mark it "Fred's Bench".

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Frederick C. Hansell Sr.

February 20, 1919 - May 27, 2011