John Charles Canning
Passed on: July 15th, 2008
57, Sydney River It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of John Charles Canning, CIM, ECIP, 57, of Sydney River, Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Born in Sydney, he was the son of Myra Canning of Sydney, and the late Harry Canning. John is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Darlene (MacLean); his daughters, Natasha and son-in-law Greg Geizer, Meghan, Nantucket, Mass.; and son, Johnathan and daughter-in-law Jillian, Calgary. Affectionately known as ‘Bump’, John is also survived by his three special grandchildren, Keagen, Kennedie and Kallum. He will be sadly missed by his siblings, Mryna (Jack) Erickson, Howie Centre, Susan (Robert) Duchemin, Sydney, and Alan (Anna), Lantz, N.S. John worked in the insurance industry for 34 years, coached boy’s and girl’s hockey in the Cape Breton Minor Hockey Association for many years. A celebration of John’s life begins today, Thursday, July 17, 2-4, 7-9 p.m., at Sydney Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Sydney River United Protestant Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation Cancer Clinic or the charity of one’s choice.
