Peter Bernard Hanson, age, 65, of Route 12 in Berlin, took the final journey into the arms of his lord and savior on February 7, 2014 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 2, 1948 in Montpelier, the son of Andrew William and Louise (Lyons) Hanson. He attended St. Michael's Grade School and High School until the school was closed in 1967. He then transferred to Montpelier High School where he graduated in 1968. Peter first worked for Farrell Distributing and later joined the National Life Insurance Company. He worked in the Print Shop for 28 years. Peter married Judy Hopkins on April 26, 1969 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. She has predeceased him on Jan. 25, 1987. He later married Theresa Helget on January 9, 1999 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Peter was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Montpelier Cribbage League. An avid adventurer, Peter traveled to several NASCAR venues. His fondness for sporting events led him to long and proud alliances with the Boston Celtics and Green Bay Packers. More recently he discovered the excitement involved with pyrotechnics, traveling with his associates throughout the state bringing fireworks displays to the delight of those in attending the events. Peter had a strong commitment to family and friends lending assistance without question whenever needed. He followed a strong moral compass throughout his life with love and respect for others. Survivors include his beloved wife, Theresa of West Berlin; much loved stepchildren, Ernest Swenson and his wife Sarah of Montpelier, Sandy Swenson of West Berlin, Max Swenson of Las Vegas, NV and Deanna LaCasse and her husband Tim of Hugo, MN; and cherished grandchildren, Emily Swenson, Zac Baidasaro, Ryan and Jessica LaCasse; his siblings, William Hanson and his wife Marilyn of Tucson, AZ. Susan Smaldino of Las Vegas, NV, Linda Downing of Springfield, VT; and Penny McCrea of Manitou Springs, CO; two uncles, Richard Lyons of Wagoner, OK; and Donald Lyons of Montpelier, VT; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11th from 6-8 pm at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic church. Committal prayers and burial will be in the spring time at Berlin Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Pain Management Clinic. Donations can be made online at: giving.d-h.org/painmanagement Donations can also be sent by mail attention Amy Schrom at: D-H: Development Office, 1 Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756-0001. Checks should be made out to "Dartmouth-Hitchcock" with Pain Clinic Education Fund in the memo line with indication it is in honor of Peter Hanson. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com