James Robert Jr. 'Timmy' Cann
Born In: Glace Bay
Born: March 4th, 1944
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: May 27th, 2015
It is with saddened hearts, that we the family announce the passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, James Robert Cann Jr. 'Timmy.' Timmy, age 71, passed Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney, where he had been a resident for the past few years.
Born in Glace Bay, March 4, 1944, he was the son of Flora (MacKinnon) and the late James Cann.
He will be sadly missed by his mother Flora; sister Judy Miller; niece Tamara (Paul)MacKinnon; nephew Dwight ( Deanna) Miller; one grandnephew; and four grandnieces. Timmy is also survived by his aunt May MacDonald and his uncle Howard MacKinnon.
Timmy was well known for his volunteer work at the Savoy Theatre, as well as helping out many businesses in the downtown Glace Bay area.
Besides his father, he was also predeceased by his brother-in-law Dwight Miller and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015, at St. Anne’s Church, Glace Bay, with Fr. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the church foyer.
Donations in Timmy’s memory may be made to the Savoy Theatre (where Timmy made numerous friends over the years) or to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences to the Cann family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.