Clarence Richard Cannon

We are heartbroken to announce the death of beloved husband, father and brother, Clarence Richard (Dick/Dicky) Cannon. Though his health was ailing in recent years, he passed away July 11th, 2022 unexpectedly at the age of 74, from health complications after a fall. He was predeceased by his father Clarence M. Cannon; mother, Evelyn Abrahamson Cannon; brother, John Milton Cannon, and son, Clarence M. Cannon, II. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Litwinczyk Cannon of Dingmans Ferry, PA; three daughters, Sarah Eick and her husband Michael Eick of Nazareth, PA, Cathleen Cannon and her fiancé Michael Szubka of Bristol, CT, and Mackenzie Cannon and her husband Bob Angelakopoulos of Ellington, CT; four grandchildren, James & Jesse Eick, and Theo & Beau Angelakopoulos; two sisters, Virginia Grabowski of Amston, CT and Julie Viprino of Eastham, MA. He also leaves behind several cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends, and Harry the cat.

Born in Hartford, CT. He was a longtime resident of East Hartford, where his grandparents had a farm, a market on Burnside Avenue and his father had The Cannon Family grocery store and deli in Mayberry Village. As a child, friends and family fondly knew him as “Dicky.” He had wonderful memories of his childhood there, as well as Coventry Lake where his family spent summers and he learned to swim and water ski, one of his favorite pastimes growing up.

Through adulthood everyone knew him as “Dick” or “Richard.” He enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam war and served four years and one of those being in Korea. He was proud to serve for his country, but never really spoke much of his time there, until recently. After being honorably discharged from the service he went on to work in a CBT Bank in Hartford CT. From there moving into bookkeeping for Zane Weldcraft, in Hartford, CT, and then bookkeeping for C&S Distributors, in South Windsor, CT until his retirement.

In his retirement, he and his wife moved to Dingmans Ferry, PA where he enjoyed life in what they both viewed as vacation land. They were situated almost halfway between their daughters in CT and daughter in PA.

A nature enthusiast and eternal cat dad, some of his hobbies were; photography, kayaking, photo restoration, dad jokes, coin collecting, and genealogy. He left behind a legacy of an extensive family tree, and a treasure trove of family photos. For most who knew him, he was a quiet man, however once you got to know him, his amazing sense of “dry” humor came out, and so did his “Cannon look” and smirk. He will be dearly missed.

To pay last respects, calling hours for Clarence will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. Following the calling hours will be a procession to the Graveside service at 12:15 PM at Hillside Cemetery, Hillside Street, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108, with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his favorite charities; American Legion, Shriners & St. Jude’s. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the Cannon family.