Jacqueline Cannon

Jacqueline T. Cannon, age 69, passed away on July 7, 2014 at her home. Born on October 10, 1944 in Springfield, MA. She was the daughter of Charles and Anaïs Cannon. She had resided in Clinton for the past 8 years and had graduated from Tech High School in Springfield, and UMass as one of their first Chemistry Majors. Jackie was employed as a Medical and Scientific Editor for over 40 years, most recently at Infusion in Haddam. She was a member of many civic and professional organizations. Jackie is survived by her loving cousins, close friends Lynn and Jeff Zelem, Doreen and Glenn Stokes, Matt Jacobson and numerous others whose lives she touched and enriched. Jackie was a Physics Journal Editor at a time when the field was dominated by men. She was an adventurous, spirited, world traveler who had many fascinating stories to share. She was an avid fan of Star Trek, Dr. Who, and most passionately LOTR and the Hobbit. She was also a fan of the New York Rangers and Mets, but continued to root for the Red Sox. Jackie was so generous and loyal and will be sadly missed by all who were so blessed to know her. She brought many a smile to those fortunate enough to meet her pride and joy…the 1/3rd scale replica of Frodo, which she made completely by her own design and with her hands.

Memorial service will be held at Swan Funeral Home, 80 E. Main St., Clinton, on Tuesday July 15, at 7pm. Family and friends may visit the funeral home on Tuesday from 6pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UCONN Foundation Medical Research Fund or Breast Cancer Research. For online tributes and condolences, please visit www.swanfh.com.