James T Gannon
July 27, 1950 ~ December 26, 2021
Cape Elizabeth - James T. Gannon Sr., 71, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021, after a brief illness.
Jim was born on July 27, 1950 in Portland, the son of the late William T. and Eleanor F. (Mulherin) Gannon. He grew up on Munjoy Hill with his parents as well as the Gannon and Leo branches of the family. He attended Cathedral Grammar School and graduated from South Portland high school in 1969.
James met Suzanne Page at Mull's Irish Pub. They married at St. Joseph's Church on June 14, 1980. Jim worked for New England Telephone Company as an Equipment Installation Manager for almost 40 years.
Jim will be remembered for his dedication, loyalty, intellect and dry wit. He was extremely generous with gifts as well as his time, tools and knowledge. He was a self-taught, meticulous craftsman. There was nothing he could not build or fix.
His son James was his greatest pride and joy. Jim's happiest moments were spent with him and he never missed an opportunity for them to be together. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Gannon of Cape Elizabeth; son, James T. Gannon Jr. of South Portland; sister, Anne Clarke and husband Kenneth of Standish; aunt, Margaret Doherty of Cape Elizabeth; and nieces and nephews that he treasured.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 4-7pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9:15AM on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Bartholomew's Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth. Burial will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. All are invited to a reception that will follow at the Gannon home, 5 Oakwood Road, Cape Elizabeth. To view Jim's memorial page, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Memorial contributions may be made to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, or the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club, P.O. Box 667 Scarborough, ME 04070
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I’m so sorry for your loss. While walking Harley (chocolate lab, now passed), at Fort Williams, Jim and I would walk or sit on a bench while Bunker, then Gibbs, frolicked with a ball. A good man, it was clear that he is very proud of his son. I am saddened by Jim’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
– Bob Chiozzi
With deepest sympathy, Stratos and Carol Demakis
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Funeral Home
– A Memorial Tree was planted for James T Gannon
The photo here captures so well the twinkle-eyed smile we always remember of Jim. He seems to have had that look almost all of the time…. maybe because he was always on the cusp of saying something funny with his understated dry humor? His chuckle was infectious. Our boys, Jim Jr. and Jack, became fast friends at Ledgemere preschool and still have that strong connection later. Through them, our two families spent oodles of time together, enjoying day-in-day-out activities and celebrating the boys’ milestones. “Big Jim” and Suzanne created a warm and welcoming home where a passel of boys were always happy to gather. He was a treasure we were lucky to have in our lives. Susan Shea and Mike Malcolm
– Susan Shea and Mike Malcolm
With deepest sympatht
– Your friends at Sherwin Williams
Dear Suzanne, We were very sorry to learn that your husband, Jim, has passed away so suddenly. We hope that the good memories made will somehow help get you through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Sincerely, David & Sharon Page
– David Page
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
– David & Sharon Page
Jim and I became friends in high school. We had a mutual friend Tom White so we saw each other quite a bit after high school. We always had some good laughs. After we settled down and had families we would see each other at ST, Barts. So sorry to hear about his passing
– Phil Joned
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With deepest sympathy.
– Cathy, Margaret, Anne, Mary, Dennis and John