Amherst, Eunice Julia {Keyes} Hannigan, of Amherst, MA, died on December 18, 2017, at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. She was born October 16, 1917, in Pelham, MA, to the late Pearl and Julia Keyes. She attended primary schools in Pelham, and graduated from Hopkins Academy in Hadley, and from Cosmetology Academy in Springfield. Eunice worked as a hairdresser in local beauty salons. For many years she also worked for the town of Amherst as a census taker, deputy warden at the polls, and as a teachers’ aide at Crocker Farm School in Amherst.

Eunice was a member of the South Amherst Congregational Church, where she sang in the choir and participated in many church activities. She was also a member of the Pelham Historical Society, the Hadley Historical Society, and the Thursday Club of South Amherst.

Eunice was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Thomas J. Hannigan, her four brothers and her sister. She leaves five children; Jim Hannigan of Turners Falls, Patricia Correia of Edgartown, Susan Serve of Florida, Timothy Hannigan of Belchertown and Samuel Hannigan and wife Tammy of Amherst. She is also survived by five grandchildren, four great grandsons and many nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be no services. Donations in her name may be made to: Stavros, PO Box 2130, Amherst, MA 01002 or a charity of one’s choice.