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Father Charles Ernest Canning (Passed away 9 Apr 2017)
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- Location
- Yew Tree Cemetery Finch Lane West Derby L14 4DG
- Date
- 25th Apr 2017
- Time
- 2pm
In loving memory of Fr Charles Ernest Canning who passed away on 9th April 2017 aged 83 years.
Born in 1933, Fr Canning attended St. Matthew's school in Clubmoor, Liverpool before traing for the priesthood at St Josephs seminary in Upholland. After his ordination in 1959, he served as a curate in St. John's, Kirkdale; St. Mary's, Kirkby; and St. Dominic's, Huyton. He then became Parish Priest at St.Ambrose in Speke and finally St.Oswald's in Warrington. In all, he served the parishioners of these areas of the Liverpool diocese for 50+ years. On retirement, he made his home in St. George's parish, Maghull.
He was held in high esteem by those who knew him, and dearly loved by his family. He will be sadly missed but leaves behind cherished memories.
Fr Canning will be received into Church on Monday 24th April at 7:00pm.
Funeral Mass at St Georges Church, Station Road, Maghull on Tuesday 25th April at 11:00am. Followed by burial at Yew Tree Cemetery at 2:00pm.
No flowers by request, but if people wish to make donations in his memory, the designated charities are the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK c/o Graham J Clegg, Independent Funeral Service, 7 Dover Road, Maghull, L31 5JB. Telephone: 0151 520 3330 or at www.cleggfunerals.co.uk
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Uncle Ernie was such a kind hearted man he has always been there for me and my family, we all miss him greatly.
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I have treasured memories of Ernie as a brother-in-law and as Uncle Ernie and Great Uncle to his neices and nephews. He always tokk a great interest in thre family and its events and his zest for life was infectious. His parting will leave a huge gap in our lives.
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I have treasured memories of Charles Canning (or Ernie as he was known to us) as a brother-in-law, uncle, and great uncle. He always took great interest in family events and his zest for life was infectious. His psrting leaves a huge gap in our lives.
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My oldest big brother who I will always remember for his support for myself and my family.
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