TUCSON, AZ — Janice Marie Lynch Hannon passed on peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in Tucson, AZ.
Jan was born in Saratoga Springs on April 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Eugene P. Lynch and Inez Betts Lynch. She graduated from St. Peter’s Academy (now Saratoga Central Catholic School) in 1958 and was awarded her degree as a Registered Nurse from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing (now St. Joseph’s College of Nursing) in Syracuse in 1961.
She began her nursing career in Miami, Florida, and upon returning to Saratoga Springs, met and married Thomas Hannon. They moved with their son Thomas Patrick to St. Thomas, VI. Jan subsequently moved to Denmark and ultimately Tucson, AZ where she happily resided for the last 43 years.
Jan worked as a registered nurse in Tucson in a variety of capacities, ultimately finding her home in Quality Assurance management and Credentialing Reviews.
Jan was an avid reader, particularly of history. This interest, combined with her love of the Southwest and Native American culture, led her to obtain a B.A. in History and Anthropology from the University of Arizona, Tucson, in 1980.
Jan was a humanitarian and human rights activist, participating in actions in Tucson as well as Chiapas State, Mexico. She traveled to Cuba with Pastors for Peace to deliver aid in the form of medical and other supplies when it was illegal to do so. Until the day she got sick, her caring nature manifested itself in her work with Our Family Services Senior Companion Program, volunteering her time to provide company and assistance to seniors in need.
Jan is survived by her son, Thomas Patrick Hannon (Teresa) of Staunton, VA, and siblings Colleen Lynch of Dundas, Ontario, Canada; Eugene P. Lynch (Karen) of West Hartford, CT and Margaret (Peg) Lynch of Saratoga Springs. She is also survived by her two grandchildren Thomas and Levi Hannon, and her nephews and niece Ralph Pastore, John Pastore, Kevin Lynch and Tracy Lynch, as well as several cousins.
Graveside funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Saratoga Springs.
Jan was cared for and allowed to be her own unique self for the past three years by the staff of Avalon Health Care Southwest - B1 unit in Tucson, AZ, and for that, her family sends profoundest thanks.
Agape Hospice and Palliative Care of Tucson provided loving support to both Jan and her family at every step of Jan’s final earthbound journey. No words can express our gratitude. Every member of Jan’s team was there for any and all circumstances. You will never be forgotten.
Please consider a donation in Jan’s memory to Agape Hospice at 2980 N. Swan Road, Ste. 222, Tucson, AZ 85712. (www.agapehospiceaz.com).
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
