Dr. Frances C. Cannon

I was a student in many of Dr. Cannon's courses at FSU and I treasure that degree more than my two graduate degrees. One reason is that Dr. Cannon and the other faculty set high standards, so I learned more that helped by career. Years later, I joined Dr. C on several NRPA accreditation teams. Once again, Dr. C upheld high standards for universities to achieve accreditation. In doing so, she helped other universities to improve, just as she helped FSU to have the best leisure services...

Dearest Fran: I watched as you were inducted into the FSU Athletics Hall of Fame last weekend. I only wish this well-deserved honor had been given while you were here to receive it. I know you were beaming with pride and joy. I saw it in the garnet and gold sunset. You meant so much to so many. Play on. Until we meet again.

Another opportunity to thank Dr. Cannon for being a "life long" mentor to me. What she taught me at FSU and what she taught me during my professional and personal life will always be me. She has been a major influence in my life.

I stumbled across an email from Dr. Cannon a couple days ago. She sent it just a few days before she died. As usual, her writing was full of support for our students and my family as well. We were planning to meet for lunch during Thanksgiving holiday and we were both looking forward to it. That was Dr. C........always positive and looking ahead. We miss her.

Hi everyone, I am Ronnie Rock-Lakatos & graduated in May 1982. I had Fran as my Leisure advisor and loved her dearly. She was motivating, wise and truthful. I respected her from the get-go! I'm glad I attended the FSU social at the last conference in Orlando a few years back. Seeing her smile and the good conversation we had was second to none.
We'll miss you Fran but we will see you again in Heaven. All my love and sympathy to the family.

Love, Bob (my hubby) and Ronnie Lakatos

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I will never forget how warm and caring Dr. Cannon was. When I first met her, I thought of her as my mentor's mentor, but she quickly became my mentor too, teaching me many valuable life lessons. Whenever I think of her smiling face, energy, positivity, and thoughtfulness, I feel inspired. Those memories always make me smile.

It is difficult to express my gratitude for the way she was there for me through the highs and lows. I am blessed to have known her and am privileged and...