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Maureen Cann Obituary
She was born September 11, 1944 in Jamaica, New York to the late Joseph J. and Margaret M. (Maguire) McKeon. She came to the area as a child from New York. She graduated from Lake Wales High School, went to Webber College for 2 years and received her Associate of Science Degree in Retailing. She was married to Jimmy L. Hartsfield and went to Japan where he was stationed. She worked as a civil servant on base in Misawa, Japan.
She returned to the US in 1969 and lived in Tampa for several years working at USF and at GTE as a secretary. She changed careers and became a Licensed Massage Therapist. She was a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, Florida State Massage Therapy Association, she was a State Teacher of Massage at Ridge Vo-Tech and received her Bachelor's degree in business at the age of 60 from Webber International University and graduated with her daughter. She was a member of Eckankar.
She is preceded in death by her sister Eileen Sims.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years Larry Cann, daughters Carolyn Erskine (James) of Babson Park, FL, Carrie Kane (Brian) of Tampa, FL, Sandra Sullivan (Rob) of Satellite Beach, FL, Shirley Cann (Brian) of Winnipeg, MB, son Stephen Cann (Ulrike) of Winnipeg, MB, brothers Thomas McKeon (Patty) of Reunion, FL, Joe McKeon of Cashiers, NC, Mark McKeon (Mary) of Babson Park FL, Irvin McKeon of Lake Wales, FL, sister Peggy Ann Convery of Lake Wales, FL, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Memorial services will be held 3:00PM Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Babson Park Woman's Club with Cheryl Belanger officiating.
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Miriam Vigoa
April 29, 2021
Maureen had a gentle soul and a Free spirit.... Always with a big smile. Took me a while to find you . RIP my friend...
Nancy Pridgen
April 26, 2021
Time passes quickly but not the memories.
Nancy Pridgen
April 26, 2019
I think of you often, Maureen and remember many fun times together.
Melissa & Jim Mould
May 9, 2016
Wishing you so much love & peace..... <3
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Lucy Hall
May 4, 2016
Mrs Cann, what a beautiful soul and smile. I thought about her often after school in 06. How blessed are those that knew her more on a personal level I'm sure. She surely has left a loving touch behind in all of us. Love & Light to family and friends xoxo
Jacqueline Collins
May 4, 2016
What a beautiful soul you must be in Heaven! Thank you for being a wonderful massage teacher & cherished friend/mentor. So thankful to have seen you in recent times. May God comfort your children and family at this time of loss. See you on the other side some day! <3
Mona McKinley
May 3, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this news. Mrs. Cann was one of my teachers and Ridge and quite a character.
Nancy Higginbotham Pridgen
May 3, 2016
Maureen was one of my very best friends in high school. We lived just blocks from each other and spent many fun times together. She was a dear person and I feel privileged to have been her friend. My deepest condolences to her family.
Mary Nelle Fanks
May 3, 2016
Maureen was one of my teachers at Ridge Career Center. Her compassion and competence was evident and she was well loved and respected by the students and her peers. She was a beautiful person and I am so privileged to have known her,
Edith vonWeltin
May 3, 2016
I'm grateful for Maureen and her enormous capacity to serve as a beacon of God's light and love to all life. Happy Trails, Maureen, as you continue your journey home to God! Love and hugs always, your Brother in ECK.
Jennifer Branch
May 3, 2016
Wishing Maureen's family peace in this time of loss.
Carrie Kane
May 3, 2016
Mom,
I will miss your smile. I will miss your laugh. I will miss your beautiful green eyes and the way they sparkled. You are a beautiful soul. The world will not be the same without you. I love you Mom :)
Judy Seymour
May 2, 2016
sorry to hear of Maureen's passing; prayers for her family and friends.
Patricia Amelia Watkins-Stoddard
May 2, 2016
Maureen was a dear & cherished friend ( cousin )
She was a Blessing to many & had a heart of gold & would reach out in kindness & love to anyone.
It was my privilege to have known her & I wish we could have spent more time together. She so loved our Nova Scotia Snow & so wanted to return.
Rest in Peace my friend, you will always be loved & remembered ~ Patsy & Phil Stoddard ~ Lockeport, Nova Scotia, Canada. Xoxox
Julia Cann
May 2, 2016
Maureen was a wonderful person with a big heart. She was loved very much and will be greatly missed.
Sandy Sorrells
May 2, 2016
Beautiful, sweet high school friend. Prayers for your family.
Carolyn Erskine
May 2, 2016
Mother was beautiful, kind hearted and a joy to be around. She will be missed. Love you
Carolyn Erskine
May 2, 2016
Love you Mom
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