Arthur Louder Hanson DMD

FALMOUTH, ME & The VILLAGES, FL - Dr. Arthur “Art” Louder Hanson, 83, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Gosnell Hospice House with his family by his side after a courageous 4-year battle with myeloid leukemia.

Art was born on August 12, 1939. He was the son of the late Francis and Marion Hanson. Art graduated Salutatorian from Newport High School. He attended the University of Maine Orono and, while there, joined the ROTC and became a member of the ATO fraternity—In 1965, Art graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Following graduation, Art served in the U.S. Army as a military dentist while stationed in South Korea and Munich, Germany. After an honorable discharge, Art joined the Army Reserves and started his dental practice in Portland. In October 1972 Art met the love of his life Arlene Olzak and married her in Kennebunkport at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church July 6, 1974.

Art and Arlene were blessed with three active children. At the center of Art’s world were his loved ones. He seized every opportunity to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events and performances in Virginia and Maine. Art often reminisced about the special times he shared with his children. Whether volunteering at his daughter’s swim meets, watching his son’s baseball and basketball games, or attending his children’s performances, Art was present for it all!

Art took a variety of vacations with his family. He took great pleasure talking about his downhill skiing days with his family and his sister’s family. He also liked to mention how he was able to still master the sport until his mid 70’s. One of Art’s greatest passions throughout his lifetime was exploring the world. He had the opportunity to tour different places across New Zealand and Australia while visiting his youngest son. With his wife, Arlene, he was able to appreciate visiting different towns and cities across Europe. They took their last adventure together in October of 2022 when they checked off their bucket list voyage of a cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam.

Art was a humble man who cared deeply for his family and community. His outreach went beyond the care of his patients. At various points throughout his lifetime, Art was active in the Maine Dental Association, Boy Scouts of America, the Portland Rotary, the Portland Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Ann’s Windham Episcopal Church and the Stroudwater Neighborhood Association. Following his retirement he and Arlene became members of the Woodlands Club.

In 2012, when Art and Arlene took the plunge of becoming snowbirds by purchasing a home in The Villages, it renewed another one of Art’s passions, the game of golf. This also allowed him to reconnect with friends and create memories on the course with his wife, sons, and grandsons, who all shared a mutual love of the sport.

Art found joy in the simple things in life and shared that joy with his loved ones. Art was a man of integrity, patience, and strong values. He will forever be missed, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched for generations to come.

In addition to his parents, Art was predeceased by his sister, Frances “Chummy” Hamilton, in 2015.

Art will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Arlene Hanson; children, Christine Haas of Leesburg, VA, David (Cara) Hanson of Falmouth, ME; and Carl Hanson of Portland, ME. His greatest joy was being a grandfather to Allison and Andrew Haas, and Jordan, Jack, and Catherine Hanson. He shared a strong connection with his brother-in-law, Alan Hamilton of Berlin, NH, and his three children.

Visitation will be held 11-12 PM Friday, May 26 at Portland Trinity Episcopal Church with a service following at 12 PM. A reception will follow at Art’s favorite restaurant, Dimillo’s on the Water, in Portland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gosnell Hospice House, which provided Art and his family a supportive and peaceful environment during his final hours on earth.

Arrangements are with Jones, Rich, & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com