John R. CANNON

CANNON, John R.

John R. "Jack" Cannon Jr., 86, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Kathleen (Myers) Cannon, died Wednesday (August 22) at his home. Born July 27, 1926 in New Haven he was the son of the late John R. and Catherine (Dotten) Cannon. Jack was a graduate of both Quinnipiac and University of Bridgeport, and had worked as an accountant for United Technologies Corp. until his retirement in 1992. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Jack was a member of the Antique Auto Club of East Hampton, the Franklin Auto Club, the east Hampton 3rd Connecticut Regiment Fife and Drum where he was a Musketeer and also served as the business manager. Jack was active in the Old Home Day celebration and served as Grand Marshall in the 2005 parade. He always enjoyed his 1922 Franklin touring car. Besides his wife he is survived by his son William John Cannon of East Hampton, three daughters Susan Bouton and her husband Thomas of New York, Jillian Cannon of Ashford, Heidi Cannon of Groton, two brothers Roy Cannon of Wallingford, Russell Cannon of Oregon, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his twin brother shortly after birth William Cannon.
Funeral services will be held Monday August 27 at 11 a.m. in the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St. East Hampton with the Rev. Thomas Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors in the family plot in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.