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He was a longtime aeronautical engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford prior to his retirement. Knute spent his retirement years as a Deacon and chaplain in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. He dedicated more than 50 years in service to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Huntington. He was a talented woodworker and gardener. He enjoyed spending time with his family at their cabin in Plymouth, VT.
He was the beloved father of Eric Hansen and his wife Karyn, Kristin Davis and her husband Lincoln, and Heidi Varrecchione and her husband Vincent, cherished grandfather of Yardley, Brett, and Vyolette Hansen, Rebekah Davis, Susannah (Davis) Warden, and Christian Davis, and Cassandra and Alexander Varrecchione, and the proud great grandfather of Grace Warden, Graham Warden, and Benjamin Waterhouse.
Friends may join the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. His procession will leave the parlor at 11:30 AM for his Funeral Service at 12 Noon on Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Shelton. Burial will be private for the immediate family.
Memorial contributions are encouraged and made to Kateri Medical Services, providing medical care to rural and urban poor in Nigeria.
Online condolences can be extended at www.riverviewfh.com.
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Alinda Stanley
July 8, 2025
I served on the diocesan Evangelism Committee with Knute in the 1990's and also knew him through other diocesan ministries. He was a faithful Christian who showed forth the love of Jesus to all that he met. Knute was a man of great integrity, intelligence, and kindness. His passing leaves a Knute-shaped hole in the world that no one else can fill. He is greatly missed. I give thanks for hisshining life.
Alinda Stanley
Nick Lappos
July 1, 2025
I worked with Knute at Sikorsky Aircraft for many years. He was a brilliant engineer, and he contributed immensely to the safety and ease of handling (his specialty) of aircraft we designed and built. His exploring mind was coupled with an amazing sense of humanity, humor and warmth, so that Knute´s ready smile greeted me at every meeting with him. I will miss him, and want to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to his family. RIP, Knute.
Marjorie Roccoberton
June 30, 2025
Dear family of Knute ~ I am a fellow traveler on the diaconal road with Knute. He was a wonderful servant of the church & of God. He will be missed among the deacons & at his home church where he served faithfully for so long. Rest in peace good & faithful servant.
Marge Roccoberton
Karen R. Fedorchak
June 30, 2025
In tribute to a fellow Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of CT Knute Hansen was an exemplary servant of Jesus Christ and those in need. Your legacy will live on Knute and you will be missed. Go in peace to serve the saints in heaven . PEACE. Deacon Karen Fedorchak
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Pat S
June 30, 2025
Knute rest in peace and rise in glory. You are now with your loving wife Jane.
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