Jeanne P. Scanlon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeanne (Pickett) Scanlon departed this world Monday March 13. She leaves her children Marybeth Scanlon of Glastonbury, Lisa (and Ed Murphy) of Chesterfield VA, Tim (and Liz) Scanlon of Chesterfield NH, and Tom (and Sherri) Scanlon of Southington. Also to honor her memory are 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Scanlon, with whom she shared 43 years. Jeanne was also predeceased by her sister Betty Pickett. Jeanne and her husband graduated with Hartford's Buckley High School. She attended UConn and remained an ardent Husky basketball fan. After raising a family in East Hartford, they moved to Glastonbury in 1978. Jeanne worked at Hartford Hospital for over 30 years. With never an idle moment, Jeanne loved puttering in the yard, family gatherings, pets, and dining out. She was a fine golfer and continued to enjoy the game into her 80s. Always passionate about travel, she was the driving force in family trips when the family was young. Later, she enjoyed many trips around the U.S., Europe, the Caribbean, Egypt, Alaska, China, Turkey and more with friends and family. This final journey leaves her family to miss her, yet rejoice in the love she shared. Friends may call at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rocky Hill Friday 4 to 7. Funeral Mass at St. Paul's Glastonbury is Saturday 10 a.m. followed by burial at Rose Hill. Memorial donations made be made to CTHumane Society.

Jeanne P. Scanlon

March 23, 1927 - March 13, 2017