Fred-Canning-Obituary

Fred F. Canning

Chicago, Illinois

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Fred F. Canning died peacefully at Lake Forest Hospital Sunday from cancer. Canning, age 85, orchestrated the turnaround at the Walgreen Co in the late 70's and continued at the helm until his retirement in 1990. While Fred's professional career was remarkable, he is...

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I never had the great privilege of meeting Mr. Canning, but over the years his daughter, Laura, has become the most wonderful friend. I have heard many remembrances of their large and loving family, and I am convinced that it took two very special parents to bring up such special people. I also like Walgreens and if a man could shape a corporation like that, plus be such a good Dad, he must also be a high saint in heaven. I sometimes ask his intercession, for he is someone who knows how to...

WHAT A HANDSOME HUSBAND AND FATHER HE WAS. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WAS 11 IN 1962. I WILL REMEMBER HIM AS A VERY EASY GOING, MILD MANNERED, MAN. HOPEFULLY MR. CANNINGS FAMILY AND MY FAMILY WILL ALL GET TOGETHER IN THE FUTURE IN HEAVEN.
WITH LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY

BARB MARX

Dear Margaret Mary,

My thoughts are with you at this time of great sadness. Fred is now with my beloved Marie. God bless you and your lovely family.

Lloyd Nybo

Pat, Lynn, and Family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Your father is in the loving arms of God's grace.
Very sincerely,

Dearest aunt Margaret Mary and cousins, our deepest condolences for uncle Bud departure...our prayers & love are with you no matter the distance...may God bless you all.
Consuelo, Elizabeth, Isabela, Marisela, Susan & Ingrid Mulhern

Aunt Marge and cousins, I send my deepest sympathy to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Diane Sutkowski

June 30,2oo9

To my Aunt Marg and all my cousins. I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bud was one of the best people I ever knew. I think of all you often, and you're in my heart always. I'm sorry I could not be there, for I'm in living in California. Peace be with you.

To Pat & Tim,as well as the entire Canning Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your father is at peace and in God's loving arms in heaven. It was an honor working with your dad as part of the Walgreens team in Lake Forest and Deerfield. Our prayers are with you. God Bless, Mark & Shanna Powers

Canning family, My sympathies for your loss, May the Lord grant you Peace. May you be heartened by the fact that your father lived a faith filled life, dedicated to his family and his duty, and most importantly to God.

For Laura & Mike, God grant you Peace.