Marjorie Hannan

June 29, 1922 - April 24, 2008
Marjorie Hannan

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Marjorie “Peggy” Swasey Hannan, 85, of Hendersonville, NC, died Wednesday morning, April 23, 2008.

Born in New Canaan, CT, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Dorothy Tuttle Swasey. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Hockenberger.

She was a graduate of Julliard School of Music and subsequently studied with Claude Frank and Peter Serkin. She taught at Greenwich Academy for Girls for a number of years, teaching piano and mentoring many students who were invited to perform internationally. During the Reagan Administration, she was honored to be asked to perform at the White House by President and Mrs. Reagan and also performed in Europe. She was a former member of the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors and remained a loyal supporter and generous contributor.

She served as an Elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church and was active with the Presbyterian Women’s Group.

She became Carolina Chamber Singers’ accompanist in 1987 under the Director Beverly Ward. She remained with the group until her retirement, January, 2003.

She remained active with the Parlour Players, performed in the Community, joined with Lynn Kitts in a piano duo, performing over the years four-hand compositions at Blue Ridge Community College as fund raisers for the Music Department at the College. She continued to give private piano lessons until a few weeks ago. Friday was Peggy and her husband’s time to volunteer at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Raymond Hannan of Hendersonville; two daughters, Carol Hannan Lorenc, and husband, Richard, of St. Augustine, FL, and Dorothy (Dorrie) Hannan Estribou and her husband, Gene, of Vancouver, WA; her brother, Bill Swasey, of Daytona, FL; four grandchildren, James, Scott, Jesse and Christina; four great-grandchildren, Karlee, Jake, Zoe and Lexie; niece, Debbie Hannan Mitchell and her husband, John, and nephews, Rick, Bill and Jeff Hannan.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Mark Stanley and CLP Joe Gernoske will officiate. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.


Memorial

Saturday, April 26, 2008
12:00 AM

Trinity Presbyterian Church - Directions
900 Blythe Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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  • July 14, 2008
    Jenny (Steck) Sciglimpaglia says:
    I've very sorry to hear of Mrs. Hannan's passing. She taught me Piano in Stamford CT for many years and just a few moments ago I came across a collection of owls which immediately reminded me of her collection. She was a great inspiration and I have passed on my Piano skills to my 3 girls. Please pass my condolences to Mr. Hannan.

  • May 06, 2008
    Schubert Club of Fairfield County says:
    Peggy is fondly remembered by her friends at the Schubert Club of Fairfield County. She was an active member and valued contributor to the life of the club, and she was largely responsible for the 50th Anniversary Celebration (we are now approaching the Centennial!). We send our heartfelt condolences to her surviving husband and family. Sincerely, THe Schubert Club of Fairfield County, Connecticut

  • April 29, 2008
    CAROL KALTER says:
    PEGGY TAUGHT BOTH OF MY DAUGHTER LAUREN AND DIANA IN STAMFORD. SHE WAS A LOVELY WOMAN AND BELOVED TEACHER. BOTH MY DAUGHTER REMEMBER HER AND THE BRIDGE IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSE. RAY WAS GREAT TO VISIT WITH AT THE END OF THE DAY. HE GAVE ME A TALL LADDER WHEN HE MOVED. MY BEST TO HIM AND THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER PEGGY AND SEND HUGS TO RAY. CAROL KALTER

  • April 26, 2008
    Bill and Becky Mitchell says:
    Peggy will continue to live through the many lives she influenced in her teaching, mentoring, and active embership in supporting many humanitarian organizations. What a bright star she was to all who knew her! was

  • April 26, 2008
    John and Donna Crawford says:
    Ray, We are unable to attend Peggy's service today. We shall be in touch with you. With much love and prayers, Donna and John