BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Church & Allen Funeral Service - Norwich

136 Sachem Street

Norwich, Connecticut

John Hanniford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 24, 2017.

John D. Hanniford Uncasville
John David Hanniford, 88, formerly of Uncasville, CT died peacefully on Sept. 23, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Colchester, CT. He was the devoted husband of maritime artist Sultana (Issideridy) Hanniford who predeceased him. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan, he was the son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Kennedy) Hanniford. At age 16, John joined the Merchant Marines and sailed the Great Lakes and around the world. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Navy and went into submarines. He attended Great Lakes Boot Camp and Basic Sub School, and afterward served on the USS Grampus, USS Cavalla, USS Spikefish, and the USS Conger. John attended NUE School in New London, CT and NTU in West Milton, NY in 1960, and then served on the USS Ethan Allen. From 1964-67, John was a Basic Sub School Instructor and then served on the USS Alexander Hamilton. After retiring in 1971 as a Chief on the USS Jallao, he worked on the U.S. Navy Submarine Base in Groton in the heating plant. He was a member of the Submarine Veterans and was a member of SubVets Holland Club Groton Base. John was also a docent for the USS Nautilus Memorial Museum in Groton, CT. John enjoyed going to art shows with his wife, watching John Wayne movies, cheering for the UConn Woman's Basketball team and reading submarine history. His great-granddaughters made him laugh. John is survived by his daughter, Susan (Hanniford) and her husband, Lawrence Crowley; granddaughters, Sarah Crowley and Julia (Crowley) and her husband Donald Babcock, great-granddaughters, nephews and a niece. In addition to his wife, John was predeceased by his brother Patrick and his daughter Kathleen. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M on Thursday September 28, 2017 at Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich, with a Trisagion Service at 6:00 P.M. The funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonic Home Health and Hospice, 23 Clara Drive, Mystic, CT 06335. To leave an online condolence please visit www.churchandallen.com .

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September 27, 2017

It was an honor to have "served" John for numerous years at the Flanders Fish Market. Guinness and fish & chips and one paper back book was his usual lunch time fare. When ever military people came for lunch and John was there, I knew what to do. With a look and a nod from John I knew who would be picking up their checks. I took pride while informing the "chosen act of kindness" guests that their tabs were paid and, to maintain total anonymity that John wanted. This will be always how I remember John. Love Hugs and Prayers to all of John's family.
Dawn Shea

September 27, 2017

Cheryl Plumley Stuart

My condolences to Susan and family. I remember some wonderful times with Kathy at your home. May all the wonderful memories get you through this sad time.

September 26, 2017

Bill Ryley

I worked with John at the Sub Base power house. I loved to listen to his Navy stories. Met his wife at there home for dinner a couple times. She was a beautiful artist. We talked about the passing of his daughter when he needed to talk. RIP my friend. Miss you

September 26, 2017

Doris Timmons-Fields

To Susan Hanniford and family. You have my deepest sympathies. Annette Sinclair and I were taking about you among the families on Orchard Drive. Your sister Kathy was my high school classmate.

September 25, 2017

Bill Dixon

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on John's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for John's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.

COB John David Hanniford ENC(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

September 24, 2017

Nick Nichols

To the Hanniford Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS CAVALLA SS-244 , will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

ENC(SS) John D. Hanniford
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

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