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William "Bill" Canning

William

Born in: Nova Scotia, Canada

Passed away in: Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed away on: 13/03/2010


William Jay “Bill” Canning, 49, Rutherford Street, Stellarton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, with his family at his side after fighting a courageous battle with his health for several years.
Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Gordon and Mina (Cummings) Canning, Stellarton.
Bill was a former employee of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 28 Stellarton and prior to that was a dispatcher for Midtown Taxi. He was an avid dart player who also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be missed by all.
Bill will be lovingly missed by his wife Anne (Sampson); children, Steven Fougere (Karen), Frankville; Kim MacKinnon (David), Seafoam; Andrea Fougere (Lawrence Grace); Stellarton; grand children, Carlee, Hannah, Morgan, Chelsea, Jessica, Breanna, Russell, Sydney, and Levi; special girls Maggie and Mazie. Also survived by sister-in-law, Wendy Head (George), Abercrombie; nephews Chris, Colin and Robin Coady and niece, Heather Pulicover and many aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, James Duff, Lori Davis and Lori MacKinnon.
Cremation had taken place. His family will receive visitors on Monday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. The Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 28, will conduct a service at 6:30 Monday at the Funeral Home. His memorial service will be held
2 o’clock Tuesday from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with Rev. John Roy officiating. Family flowers only, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Dialysis Unit, Pictou; The Canadian Diabetic Association or to a charity of one’s choice. A heartfelt thank you to the health care providers who assisted Bill in so many ways. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca

 

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  • harold and betty fraser on 2010-03-16 12:50:23

    “Sorry to hear about Bill,our thoughts and prayers are with you”

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  • My prayers are with you!

    Barbara Anne Ryan on 2010-03-16 12:10:25

    “Ann I know how Bill has suffered through the years and I have often prayed for him. Hannah and I have discussed how he has been feeling the last several weeks and the decision he had made. We all make decisions that we feel are the best at the time we make them and that is what we live with. You are such a stong person Ann that I know with the love of your family and friends you will get through this. My deepest regrets and sympathy on the loss of Bill, your life partner.”

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  • paul maceachern on 2010-03-16 08:13:56

    “Very sorry to hear of bills passing. He was a great guy.”

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  • Thinking of you all!

    Erica Miller on 2010-03-15 21:29:11

    “I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my heart. Love and Miss You All!! xoxo Erica”

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  • god bless

    DaveDarlene Griffin on 2010-03-15 21:12:21

    “we are very saddened to hear the passing of bill, he was a good friend and dart player..we are thinking of you anne and family at this time of sorrow...”

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  • our condolences

    Ira -Lauretta Balderston on 2010-03-15 19:48:17

    “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family at this time of grief and loss. May God comfort you and keep you under His wing.”

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  • tony villarino on 2010-03-15 18:57:50

    “condolence from the family of tony villarino of tanauan, batangas, philippines 4232”

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  • Darlene MacNeil on 2010-03-15 12:46:44

    “Anne please know that our thoughts are with you and your family. Billy was a great person who will be dearly missed. Lloyd and Darlene MacNeil”

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  • Saddened to hear of Bill's passing

    Norma MacDougall on 2010-03-15 11:23:23

    “Ann Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. A shock for sure”

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  • Annette Desmond-MacLean on 2010-03-15 10:28:56

    “Anne & Family, So saddened and shocked to hear of Billy's passing. He was a very kind and considerate person, not to mention a outstanding dart player. May you find comfort and joy in all the memories you hold dear. Once again, I offer my deepest sympathy.”

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  • Raymond and Betty Jean Falconer on 2010-03-15 08:23:12

    “ti Kim and David and all the canning Family .thinking of you in your loss of your father,sympathy from the Falconer family, you are in our prayers,”

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    jane SMITH on 2010-03-15 08:06:10

    “SO SORRY,FOR YOUR LOSS”

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  • JUDY HILL on 2010-03-15 08:02:18

    “I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.”

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