William Gordon Canning
1927-2018
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of
William Gordon Canning, age 91 years of
Springhill, NS. Gordon passed away peacefully with family by his side
on Monday, December 10, 2018 in High Crest Nursing Home, Springhill,
NS.
Born in Leamington, NS, he was a son of the late George and
Gertrude (Brace) Canning.
Gordon was employed by Cecil Letcher and Sons Chevrolet
dealership for 44 years, first as a mechanic and then as service
manager, retiring in 1986. He married the love of his life, Shirley
Marshall on June 4, 1949 and they celebrated 67 years of marriage
before her passing in 2016. He loved music and playing his guitar. He
especially enjoyed spending time at the cottage at Linden
Beach.
Gordon will be sadly missed by his sons Allan (Florence)
Canning, Springhill, Cleve (Gale) Canning, New Glasgow, NS; daughter
Linda (Doug) Stockall, Moncton, NB; seven grandchildren, Jerry (Jodi),
Jason (Amanda), Tim (Beth), Katrina, Trevor, Stuart (Katrina) and
Allison (Daniel); three great grandchildren and one great great
grandson; sisters Bessie (Harold) Henwood, Bonnie (late Carson) Smith;
brother Ted (Mary) Canning.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Shirley,
sisters Ruth Millard and Barb Smith.
Arrangments have been entrusted to A H Brown
Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS
(902-597-2361) where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday,
December 12, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm. Gordon’s funeral service will be on
Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 2 pm from A H Brown Funeral Home, Rev.
Wayne McCarther officiating. Burial will take place in the Leamington
Cemetery in the spring.
Gordon’s family wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the
staff of High Crest Nursing Home for the quality of care and
compassion he received during the past two and a half
years.
Those wishing to make a donation in Gordon’s memory may do so
to the Kidney Foundation, or the charity of one’s
choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Gordon’s
online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home
Facebook page.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Gordon Canning 19272018..
Décès pour la Ville: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia
