Reuben F. Cannady

My deepest regards to the family of the late Rueben Fox Canady. He was dear friend to me and my deceased wife, Doris Hughes Pack. I was just looking to try to reconnect with him after being out of touch for so long. He will be greatly missed by me and my sons Christian and Jason. He was a great encourager to them, whom they called "Uncle Rueben". I thank God for the time we had him in our lives.

Reuben appeared in a dream of mine last night after many years, and I was saddened to learn he had passed away just last year. He was my friend, my favorite teacher, my mentor, and I agree his art room at NEHS was indeed a sanctuary where he made everyone feel welcome. A true artist and a lovely human being who will be missed.

I'm so sad to hear of Mr. Cannady's passing. He was a kind and talented art teacher. I was privileged to be his student at Northeast from the first year of the school's opening until my graduation. Because of his
inspiration, I went on to study art myself. God Bless You, Mr. Cannady

Just heard of the passing of Reuben. I am deeply saddened and pause to remember what he did for me as a teacher at Northeast High School. His art room/class was a sanctuary to all of us who loved art and self expression as much as he did. His encouragement and faith in those of us who needed special guidance was legendary. He sheltered a lot of us kids from the turbulent times of youth and offered a safe haven to those of us who were the square pegs, the misunderstood, the rag tag misfits...

How very sad to hear of Mr. Cannady's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at Northeast High. My condolences to his family.

Mr. Cannady in 1971 - Art Class at Northeast High School, Pasadena, Maryland