Teresa M. Hanlon

After a two-and-a-half-year battle with ampullary cancer, Teresa (McDermott) Hanlon, 56, of Pomfret, CT, passed away on March 8th, 2024. She fought as fiercely as she lived, and spent her final days and moments surrounded with love and family.

Teresa is survived by her devoted husband of 32 years, Brian Hanlon; daughter Aideen Whittaker and husband Justin of Wethersfield, CT, daughter Ciara Hanlon and partner Cameron Saracina of Springfield, MA; and her son, Conor Hanlon of San Diego, CA. She also leaves behind her mother, Rita McDermott; sisters Colette Colley, Monica McDermott, and Clare Browne of Dublin, Ireland; and sister Angela McDermott-Knox and husband John Knox of Rocky River, Ohio, along with many beloved nieces and nephews. Additionally, Teresa is survived by her best friends Mike and Sally Tyler of Eastford, CT, and “fourth child” Henry and wife Rebecca Li of Long Island City, NY. She lives on in the laughter of her grandchildren, Gillian and Colin Whittaker. Teresa is reunited in spirit with her father, George McDermott, who undoubtedly greeted her with a welcoming grin and open arms.

In Teresa’s honor, we welcome anyone who was lucky enough to have shared a laugh with her to join us in celebrating her remarkable life. A visitation will be held at Gilman Funeral Home 104 Church St., Putnam, CT on Friday, March 22nd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Her funeral mass will take place at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23rd, followed by a celebration of life at the Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock, CT. Your presence and happy stories of Teresa are cherished and welcomed, and we invite you to wear bright colors to the celebration of life, in memory of her shining spirit.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Day Kimball Healthcare’s Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, P.O. Box 62, Putnam, CT 06260. For complete obituary and memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.