Bradford, Vt. —
Candy was devoted to her entire family. A loving mother to daughter, Kristen Machen Brosnahan and proud grandmother of William and Connor, of Leominster, Mass. Further survived by her brother, Kurt Hanson of Fla.; her brother, Keith Hanson with his wife Debbie, of Ore.; her aunt, Barbara Blanchard of Mich.; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Candy was preceded in death by her second husband, Michael Burnett.
Candy was born in Lowell, Mass. on Aug. 20, 1943. She graduated from Westford Academy, 1961, and Burdett Jr. College of Business, 1963. She married David Allen Machen, of Andover, Mass., 1965; divorced 1976. She lived many places throughout her childhood and adult years, in Mass., N.Y., N.H., & N.C., before settling in Vt. in 1987. She remarried to Michael Burnett of Northfield, Vt., 1988. Candy wore a variety of hats over her lifetime, including 18 years at H.E.B. Manufacturing in Chelsea, Vt., until retiring in 2006. She planned to move closer to her daughter and grandsons this spring.
Candy loved life on ‘The Farm’ growing up; her many horses, dogs, cats, and plants; the beach; and family gatherings. She enjoyed spending time with the computer, knitting, her vast movie collection, crossword puzzles, & solitaire. She was a strong, tough, hardworking, independent, determined, fearless, optimistic, fiercely protective, feisty yet forgiving, sentimental lady with a beautiful smile, twinkling eyes, a great sense of humor, a most adventurous spirit, a strong faith in God, and a heart of gold.
A private honoring and celebration of Candy’s life will be held in Westford, Mass. this summer for family & close friends.
In lieu of flowers, it was her wish donations be made to The American Cancer Society.