Aubrey Canning

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Aubrey John Canning announce his passing after a short illness on May 26^th 2017 at the age of 78 years. He will be mourned and forever remembered by his beloved his children Aubrey Canning Jr. (Gerarda), Nancy Canning, Judy Canning and Nitta Whiteway (William) and their mother Flora Canning; Audrey Ann Canning and Billy Joe Canning and their mother Mary Bennett. Also mourning his passing are 22 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, special friend Doris, as well as a wide circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong friends and acquaintances. He was predeceased by his daughter Jackie in 2010, brothers Melvin, Jerry and Lloyd and parents Minnie and Harry. Visitation will take place at the Moreton’s Harbour United Church on Sunday May 28^th, 7pm to 9pm, and Monday May 29^th, 10am to 12pm. Funeral service will commence at Moreton’s Harbour United Church on Monday at 2pm with Reverend Beverly Hamlyn officiating. Cemetery service will follow at the United Church cemetery in Moreton’s Harbour. Expressions of sympathy can be made by memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Aubrey was born in the once prosperous fishing community of Moreton’s Harbour, of which he was very proud to call home. He spent his childhood there with his father Harry, and brothers Melvin, Lloyd, and Jerry. Sadly, his beloved mother passed away when he was at the tender age of 12. In adolescence, his ambition to begin making money in the fishing industry and collecting turrs was second to none. He completed grade ten and later decided to go to vocational school to become a carpenter and further succeeded in acquiring his Journeyman certificate. His ventures included building many homes, including the 1000^th all electric home in Newfoundland, teaching carpentry in Charlottetown, Labrador, and opening a Newfoundland store in Marathon, Ontario. Although his profession took him throughout Canada, his compass was always pointed towards home. He was a hardworking man all of his life but took the time every Sunday to rest. And while the pot was boiling with his jigs dinner, he enjoyed catching up with his family over the phone. Once he laid his hammer down professionally he picked up his lifelong passion of crafting boats and decided to begin his autobiography. He may have finished that book here on Earth but his next story is just beginning.