Dr. Robert Joseph Hanna 1923-2002

Submitted byMGen James E. Hanna, clan councillor (Canada)

HANNA, Dr. Robert Joseph (Bob) passed away peacefully August 11, 2002, at the Royal Columbian Hospital. Dr. Hanna began his medical practice in the early 1950's and went on to found the Hanna Medical Clinic. Bob was uniquely gifted in his vision of health care for his patients, for which he was often described as "wonderful". A kind, generous, and loving man, Bob will live on in the hearts of his many patients and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2002, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5251 Joyce Street, Vancouver. Rev. Victor Gallo and Rev. James Roberts co-celebrants. Interment to follow at Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations gratefully acknowledged to the charity of your choice. Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268. (1096 Broadway West, Vancouver BC V6H 1E6

Vancouver Sun / The Province,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Walter Dore, husband of clan member Barbara Hanna Dore, made enquiries with the following results:

There being no family to contact (no offspring), Wally managed to find a Miss Carole Rice, a registered nurse, who has worked with and known Dr. Hanna quite closely since 1960. Dr. Robert Hanna died August 11th after approx. two years of failing health, at age 79. Miss Rice knew of his Clan membership, as well as the Clan motto and of the Sir Thomas More Collegiate (Christian Brothers of Ireland) Pipe band (although he wasn't active in it recently). She said Dr. Hanna was a "wonderful, unique and very gifted man" and highly respected by everyone.! Wally gave her a brief history of the Clan Hannay Society and the reasons for my call. He expressed the condolences of the Chief on behalf of the Clan. Miss Rice seemed deeply touched, and thanked the Clan Hannay Society for its interest and expressions of concern.