Re: Obituary - Lewis James Canning

Hi Rick and Louise:

So sorry to learn of the passing of a father-in-law and father respectively.

My condolences and prayers and prayers are with you at this most sorrowful
time.

Dave


On 13-08-18 5:58 PM, "Rick and Louise Embree" <rickandlouise@...>
wrote:

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> Good afternoon everyone:
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> Please find below the obituary for my father-in-law, Lewis James Canning, who
> died this morning at 6:25 AM local time.
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> Please note that my mother-in-law's name is Bertie Mae but has always gone by
> Bertha.
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> If anyone would like any other details, please contact me at
> rickandlouise@... <mailto:rickandlouise%40rogers.com> .
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> Blessings!
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> Rick
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> Lewis James Canning
> September 3, 1924 - August 18, 2013
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> Lewis J. Canning, 88, of Moncton, with loving members of his family at his
> side, was promoted to glory from The Moncton Hospital on Sunday, August 18,
> 2013. Born in Parrsboro, NS, he was the son of the late Rupert and Jessie
> (Morris) Canning. Lewis was a former miner in Springhill, NS and was former
> manager of The Salvation Army Thrift Store with over 30 years of service and
> was a long-time member of The Moncton Citadel Community Church. Lewis enjoyed
> doing puzzles, taking long drives in his car, creating all types of things and
> spending precious time with his family.
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> Lewis will be sadly missed by his loving wife of over 63 years, Bertha
> (Welton) Canning, daughters, Major Louise Embree (Major Rick) of Tavistock,
> ON, Carol Harrie (Ross) of Whites Lake, NS, Lorraine Veysey (Fred) of
> Riverview, June Mulligan of Brampton, ON and Lt. Col. Joan Canning of
> Alexandria, VA, USA; son, David of Winnipeg, MB; 9 grandchildren and 8 great
> grandchildren; sisters, Doris Walton of Amherst and Audrey Mayne (Bob) of
> Pettawawa, ON; brother, Bruce Canning (Diane) of Pettawawa, ON; several loving
> nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Lewis
> was predeceased by his son, Laurie (1958); sisters, Mary and Emma, brothers,
> Cyril, Darryl and Morris.
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> Resting at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton
> (858-1995) with visitation hours on Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral
> Service to be held at The Moncton Citadel Community Church (20 Centennial Dr.)
> on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 1:00 pm with Captain Leigh Ryan officiating.
> Reception following the service. Interment to be held in Springhill Junction
> Cemetery, Springhill, NS.
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> In Lewis' memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Salvation
> Army Small Blessings would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at
> www.fergusonknowlesfh.com
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> Collected by Rick Embree - August 18, 2013
> Source - www.fergusonknowlesfh.com
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