Renee Hanaburgh

In Loving Memory of Renee Hanaburgh (Wakeman):

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected, tragic passing of Renee Hanaburgh

(Wakeman) on August 30th, 2023 due to a structure fire.

Renee was born on December 17th, 1966 in Endicott, NY. She was the beloved daughter of Arthur

Wakeman Sr. and Elizabeth Gay Fisher. She graduated in 1985 from Newark Valley High School. After

graduation she spent a year in Hampton Beach, NH with her dear friend Debbie Lang Sice, a memory

and time in her life that she celebrated. In 1987 she married Mark Stagg and soon after entered into

motherhood. A role she had dreamed of since she was a little girl. Together they created four vibrant

children, each one a reflection of her kindness, joyfulness, resilience, and unwavering support. Her

legacy extends further through her four adored grandchildren. Stories of camping with grandma will be

shared for years to come, ensuring even the youngest remember those cherished memories. In 2006

she was united in matrimony with Kenneth Hanaburgh for over 15 years, a partnership marked by a

shared appreciation of the outdoors and the pleasures it brought them on their adventures camping,

boating, fishing, gardening, raising animals, and antique collecting. On most sunny days, Renee could be

found working in her gardens, floating in the pool, or playing with her grandchildren and dogs.

Though we mourn her passing, we also celebrate the spirit and enduring love that defined Renee's life.

She possessed a heart overflowing with compassion for all living things, a smile that could light up even

the darkest of days, and a trademark laugh that would fill an entire room. Renee had a unique ability to

make everyone feel welcomed and loved. Renee was a source of

warmth and comfort for her family and her absence leaves a painful void that will never truly be healed.

May the devastating and sudden loss of Renee once more remind us of the fragility of life, the power of

forgiveness, and the importance of not taking for granted all of life’s moments both big and small. As we

bid our final farewell to Renee, let us remember her for the love she gave us and the joy she brought

into our lives. Her memory will live on in our hearts – a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness –

and inspire us to cherish our loved ones; for they are the true treasures of our existence. May she rest in

eternal peace, knowing that she was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.

Renee is survived by her loving mother Elizabeth Gay Fisher (King) and step father Herald Fisher “Bud”,

her first husband Mark Stagg, her husband Kenneth Hanaburgh, her children Paul Stagg and partner

Stivel Meran, Andrea Hogan and her husband Kalan and their son Roman, Stephanie Jerzak and her

husband Nick, son Jacob and daughter Riley, John Stagg and his son Wesley, step-son Christopher

Hanaburgh and his fiancé Marianthi Foutzikis, step-daughter Angel Boyd and her husband Erik and their

two children Emma and Aden, brother Arthur Wakeman Jr. and wife Cheryl, sister Brenda Gordon, sister

Karen Wakeman, and sister Dawn Hoopengarner and husband David, and many nieces, nephews,

cousins, aunts and uncles. All who felt the depth of her love and cherished the moments they shared

together – forever her laugh will echo in their lives and bring a smiles to their faces.

Renee was predeceased by her father, Arthur Wakeman Sr., and her brother, Ward Wakeman. Their

memories join hers in the family’s history, a reminder of the preciousness of every moment we share

with our loved ones.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday September 28th, 2023 at the MacPherson Funeral Home located

at 5 E Whig St, Newark Valley, NY. from 5-6pm followed by a funeral. We ask you to allow her spirit to

bask once more in the beauty of flowers and be surrounded by the sights and smells of the garden.

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