CANNING, BURGESS L. - 91, of Bedford passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at home. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of the late Ritchie and Maude (Manning) Canning. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. Following the war, he with his brother Wilfred operated a tugboat and barge service in the Parrsboro area for many years. He also worked as an engineer with Northumberland Ferries and at the Debert "Diefenbaker" Bunker. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Mabel Chambers; a son, David (Patricia), Dartmouth; 3 grandchildren, Stacey Canning-Lively (Joe), Lake Echo; Richard (Amanda), Halifax; Mark, Halifax; 2 great-grandchildren, Eric and Alex. He was predeceased by sisters, Bertha, Lauris; a brother, Wilfred. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday [June 13, 2010] at Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro where funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in the Parrsboro United Cemetery. Memorial donations may made to the Canadian Red Cross. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com