Easton 9/11 advocate who lost family members on Sept. 11 dies

Hanson's son Peter, his wife Sue and their 2-year-old daughter Christine were on United Flight 175 when it flew into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

News 12 Staff

May 2, 2025, 2:30 AM

Updated 44 min ago

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An Easton woman, who spent many years advocating for Sept. 11 victims after losing members of her family on 9/11, died at 89.
Eunice Hanson died on April 28 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport.
Hanson's son Peter, his wife Sue and their 2-year-old daughter Christine were on United Flight 175 when it flew into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
Her granddaughter was the youngest victim of the 9/11 attacks.
Hanson was the secretary to the Conservation Commission, assistant town clerk for two years and Easton's registrar of voter for over 20 years.
She also was the president of Alpha Home of Bridgeport for five years raising funds for homeless families.
Statement from state Sen. Tony Hwang:

Eunice S. Hanson, A Legacy of Service, Courage, and Remembrance