WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Anita J. (Raymond) Hanlon, 96, of Williamstown died on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Williamstown Commons.

Anita was born in Williamstown on June 27, 1923, to the late Herman and Blanche (Bourez) Raymond. She was a graduate of Williamstown High School and attended North Adams Teaching School. Anita was a decorated veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. She also obtained her pilot’s license. She was employed for many years at the Williamstown Elementary School as a teacher’s aide.

Anita was predeceased by her husband, Charles W. Hanlon. She was also predeceased by her sons Neil F., Mark W. and Glen R. Hanlon, as well as her siblings Herman and Marie Raymond.

She leaves her daughter, Nora B. Hanlon of Rotterdam, N.Y.; two sons, Kevin C. Hanlon and his fiancé Nancy Sacco and Kyle J. and his wife Kimberly Hanlon of North Adams; her daughter-in-law Donna Vallencourt Hanlon; her grandchildren Trevor, Jason, Derek, Terese, Brittany, Kelsey and Allison; as well as several great-grandchildren.

Funeral notice: A Funeral Mass for Anita will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Sts. Patrick & Raphael Parish, Williamstown. Burial will follow the funeral at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Calling hours for Anita will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2002, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI FUNERAL HOME WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. Donations in Anita’s memory may be made to the Williamstown Commons Activities Fund through the care of the funeral home. To add o the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.