1927 - 2016
Surrounded by his loving family, Joseph P. Canning, aged 88, passed peacefully away at Kenny's Pond Retirement Residence on April 11, 2016. Predeceased by his son, Peter. Left to mourn are his loving wife, Patricia (nee Brown); five children: Martha, Caroline (Rob), John, Joe (Terri), Jim (Allison) and two sisters: Regina, Mildred (Sam) and special friend, Phyllis-Marie. Also left to mourn are seven grandchildren: Adam (Kristen), Christine (Chad), Julia, Dayton, Will, Tyler and Billy-Jim; three great grandchildren: Desmond, Deidra and Grant. Special thanks to Dr. Burrage, Lisa Hussey (NP), Dr. Thompkins, Dr. O'Shea, the staff at Kenny's Pond Retirement Residence, Community Health Nurses, Father Leo English and Father Tony Bidgood. A well respected businessman, he was renowned for his hard work as President of Nord Limited. To honor this kind and gentle man, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a Mass in celebration of his life will be held at St. Theresa's Church, Mundy Pond Road, on Thursday, April 14 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre. Reception to follow the Mass. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.

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