Marianne Kennedy Scanlon, 87, passed peacefully on January 22, 2020. Marianne was born in Northampton, Mass., to Amelia and James Kennedy on July 7, 1932.

She attended the St Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford, Conn., received a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in Nursing from Yale University. Marianne worked for 34 years as a clinical specialist in psychiatry at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Conn., until she retired at age 75.

It was at UPenn that Marianne met her husband, Richard “Dick” Scanlon, to whom she was married for 50 years. Marianne and Dick lived for most of their lives in Newtown, Conn., where they raised their three children, Richard (Julie), Judy, and Lisa. Marianne is beloved grandmother of Chris, Peter, Taylor, Amy, and John.

Marianne loved to laugh and appreciated life to the fullest. She was devoted to her family and was known as a kind, generous, fun-loving, and loyal mother, G’Ma, and friend. With her positive attitude and practical nature, she brought joy to all in her presence; Marianne was renowned for her hospitality and entertaining.

Marianne was not only a dedicated and respected psychiatric nurse, she was an accomplished artist and had a host of other hobbies including acting, traveling, and volunteering. She made a difference in many peoples’ lives both personally and professionally and will be greatly missed.

In 2015, after 52 years in the same home in Newtown, she moved to Westminster Palms in St Petersburg. She loved living in St Pete where she could experience the arts and culture, sunshine, and enjoy time with family and friends.

The family would like to thank Westminster Palms and Suncoast Hospice for their compassionate care for Marianne.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the SCAN Scholarship Fund, SCAN Inc, PO Box 41, Newtown CT 06470.

Additional information is available at brettfuneralhome.net.