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Alexandra Honan Obituary

Alexandra Maria (Bagg) Honan JAMES ISLAND - Alexandra Maria (Bagg) Honan was born on April 9, 1938 to Helen (Orzechowski) and Quincy Bagg of South Hadley, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and the University of Massachusetts. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was a dedicated teacher in Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and South Carolina until her retirement in 2014. She was an avid reader who loved watching movies and spending many hours enjoying her six grandchildren. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 54 years, Thomas F Honan III, her children and grandchildren: Thomas (Melinda), Thomas, Daniel and Stephen of Charleston, SC, Joseph (Shanna), Caroline and Charles of Chesapeake, VA, and Stephanie (Deron), and Isabel Benton of Chesapeake, VA. She will also be dearly missed by her brother-in-law, Rev. Eugene Honan of Middlefield, MA, and loving cousins, Nancy Bergeron of Sunderland, VT and Joanne Adams of South Hadley, MA. All services will take place in Massachusetts, handled by Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home in Holyoke. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Reading is Fundamental, Half the Sky, or the American Stroke Association in her name. Local arrangements by James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2015.

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Phyllis St.Pierre

February 28, 2018

So near in my thoughts. A fine woman. Regret not having more time with her.
Love and prayers for her and her wonderful family. Hugs to all, Phyllis

Michelle Bergeron-Palmer

March 12, 2015

I taught with Sandy in South Hadley many years ago. She was a wonderful friend and mentor to me during that time, and I am sure she will be greatly missed. May I offer my sincere condolences.

Clare & Joe Ashe

March 9, 2015

Dear Tom and family. It has been many years since we were all involved with the Marine Unit in Springfield. We remember Sandy as being gracious, charming and full of fun. Our deep sympathy to you all on this great loss.

American Stroke Association

March 6, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

gigi & millie counter

March 6, 2015

Tim,Honan Family,
Sorry to read of Sandy's passing. I'M looking through the Sacred Heart Yearbook of 1956 as I write this note.
So many memories. Sandy was always the one to get things done and made sure everything was followed up on.It was great to see you both at our 50th reunion and now this sad news....
Know that our thoughts are with you in your loss.Know that our thoughts are with you during your time of loss

Chris Brokaw

March 5, 2015

Tom, so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God give you and your family His peace that passes all understanding.

Lewis & Susan Burnsed

March 5, 2015

Tom & Melinda, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

American Stroke Association

March 4, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

greg Rexroad

March 4, 2015

You were so nice to me while I was working on your home. I enjoyed our conversations. My prayers to your family.

Jaime Diamond (BSS class of 2010)

March 3, 2015

You were the best teacher any immature eighth grader could have. Thank you for putting up with my shenanigans every day. We will all miss you.

Libbie Diamond

March 3, 2015

I feel so fortunate to have known Mrs. Honan as a wonderful teacher to my children while they attended Blessed Sacrament School. What an inspirational lady and great example to us all. My sincere condolences to her family.

March 3, 2015

Sandy, you will be missed. We loved the times we got together for dinner when we came to Charleston. Tom and family, you have our deepest sympathy!
Hank and Charlotte Austin

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