Obituary of Chesley Canning

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, brother and uncle Chet on Saturday evening. Chet faced his 22 month fight with cancer with grace, dignity and always a smile. Chet attended Westville High School and Pictou Regional Vocation School. He was a handy man in so many aspects of life. Chet enjoyed doing automotive, woodworking and landscaping projects. He enjoyed sharing his time with the New Hope Club members and driving them on excursions. He was a friend and confidant to many. His nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and other special children were Chet’s personal raison d’etre. He always had time for a walk or a talk or a smile. Chet is survived by his parents: Russell Allan and Dorothy Alondia (Chisholm) Canning. Sisters: Cathy Van Den Eynden (John); Mary Jane Marcott (Louis) ; Brothers: John “Jack” (Pamela); Russell “Smiley” ( Debbie), Clayton (Donna); Donald (Susan); David (Charlene). Nieces and Nephews: Rob Canning , Jason (Tania) Canning, Vanessa (Canning) Jones, Stephanie Canning, Michael Canning, Jennifer Canning, Jacob Van Den Eynden, Christopher (Amy) Canning, Randy Canning, Katie Marcott, Christie Marcott, Rebecca Canning, Hywel Jones. Grand Nieces and Nephews: Bradley, Natalie and Zander Canning, Kyle Bickerstaffe, Emily Canning, Kourtney, Conner and Kaitryn Jones, Emma Canning, Elizabeth and Christopher Canning.Aunts and Uncles: Mary and Sandy Lays, Gene MacLean, Kaye MacLeod, Chesley and Doreen Canning. He was predeceased by: his grandparents, John and Mary (MacAulay) Chisholm, Archie and Mary (Rankin) Canning, Sister: Dorothy Helen “Ruth”Canning. Nephew: David Allan Canning Aunts and Uncles, Jack and Ruth (Taylor) Chisholm, Jim Chisholm, Gordon and Mina Canning, Maurie and Hazel (Canning) Stewart, Robert and Ivy Ferguson, George and Jean Ferguson, Ben MacLean, Mary Fraser (Canning) Baxter. His Memorial Service was held Wednesday, April 17th at 2:00 pm from Eagles Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society. Chet will always be remembered and loved as a gentleman with a heart of gold. He lived by the tenet “To thine own self be true”. Throughout his challenge with cancer his courage and strength were an example for all. As Michael Watson expressed “Strong people don’t put others down, they lift them up”. Through each stage of his journey he said “This too shall pass”. We will love and miss you Till the day we met again. Open your arms God, you have a real good man coming home!