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Barton Cannon Obituary

Barton E. "Bart" Cannon, 80, a 21-year resident of Edgewater, MD and previously of Vienna, VA, passed away on December 7, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 14, 1938 in Washington, DC to the late Rogers and Nina Cannon. Bart was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Cannon. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carolyn Ajello Cannon; two sons, Barton Cannon, Jr. of Clifton, VA and Billy (Judy) Cannon of Edgewater; a brother, Rogers Cannon, Jr. and sister, Lillian Lagana, both of Mt. Pleasant, SC; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Taylor and Abigail and one great-grandson, Anthony. Bart was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Edgewater and the American Legion Post 226. An avid Redskins fan, he loved football and was a former youth team coach. Bart was also a history buff, very patriotic and enjoyed music and golfing. He found his greatest joy though just spending time with his family. Friends are invited to celebrate Bart's life with his family from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 13 at the Kalas Funeral Home and Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Bart's funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 at St. Andrew's UMC, 4 Wallace Manor Road, Edgewater. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation at www.jdrf.org

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Dec. 11, 2018.

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December 18, 2018

To the family, I send my condolences. May you find comfort in each other and strength in Gods work. Psalms 91:2.

Manuel Enuton

December 15, 2018

I'm sorry to hear of Barton's passing. He was my childhood buddy throughout grade school, junior high and high school. We've shared alot of fun memories in our youth. My condolences and prayers to the family. May he rest in peace.

Manuel

Dan Gibbs

December 14, 2018

Farewell old friend.

Pat Stevenson

December 12, 2018

Wonderful to have known you, Bart. We will miss you at St Andrews & our fun conversations. Blessings on you & all your family as you enter HEAVENS GATES
Pat & David Stevenson

December 12, 2018

Hoping that the words in Ps.9:9 bring peace and comfort to you and your family in this difficult time, knowing that all help comes from God even in our darkest days. Accept my condolence.

December 11, 2018

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Paul & Kathryn French

December 11, 2018

We are sorry for your loss and thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers

The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes

December 11, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Charlene quick

December 10, 2018

Sorry for the loss of your loving husband, father and grandfather. May the God of comfort and sustain you in your time of grief.

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