McCANNEY, Eugene - At home, Eugene "Owen " McCanney passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2015 in Whitby, age 92.
Predeceased by his loving wife Rita and his sisters Maggie, Mary and Cassie, he leaves behind his children Rosemary, Kathy (Kevin), Kevin (Tracy), Stephen (Angela), Maura, Pat (Ann), his grandchildren David (Tessa), Maura (Scott), Erin (Igor), Andrew, Ben, Teagan, Suzette, Rozzy, Anthony, Bridget, Darcy, Tillie and Claire and great-grandson Zayin, along with his brothers Charlie and Jamie (Gen).
Owen made a home for his family in Canada, arriving in Montreal from Northern Ireland with Rita on their honeymoon 62 years ago. A strong, gentle man, he worked hard all his life and prayed harder. A farmer, a metal worker, a quilter; he will be deeply missed for his twinkling eyes, his truthfulness and his tender heart.
Visitation will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3662 on Monday September 21st from 2-4 and 7-9.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leo's The Great Catholic Church, 130 Watford Street, Whitby on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
A memorial service followed by the interment of Owen's ashes will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Chateauguay, Quebec on a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation, Dialysis would be appreciated.
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