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Christopher Canty Obituary
CANTY, Christopher T."Six-Eight", Sr. Christopher Thomas Canty, Sr., aka "Six-Eight", 44, of Hartford, departed this life on the evening of Friday, (February 24, 2006) at Hartford Hospital. Six Eight was a life-long resident of Hartford. He was born on September 2, 1961 in Hartford, to Willean Canty and the late William Canty, Sr. He graduated from Hartford High School and attended the University of Virginia. He dedicated much of his time and support to the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford for several years. He was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents. He leaves to mourn his mother, Willean Canty; his children: two daughters, Christa and Kiara; two sons, Christopher Jr. and Chaiz; his grandson, Antonio Jr.; his brothers: William Canty, Jr., David Canty, Sr., Ernest Canty, Donald Canty; his sisters: Arlene Canty, Trena Canty and Elizabeth Williams; his nieces: Shantika, Sharonda, Shanda, Lamira, Waylida, Iesha, Erica, Brandy, Sharmerra, Carleisha, Zakiya, Kaliah, Alexis, Darriel, and Willean; his nephews: David Jr., Rashion, Quiron, Donald II, Raekwon and Damari; his aunts: Duretta, Susan, Leona, Susan-Emma, Dorothy, and Marylou; his uncles: Leroy, Joshua, Walter, Joe, and Johnny Lee; his great-uncle Ben; his great-aunts Camilla, Rachel and Ruth; his sister-in-law Felicia Canty; his brother-in-law Frederick Williams; his loving companion, Gloria Arnum; special friends: Diane Clark, Jackie Bethea, Darryl Bradford and Joe Lewis. He also leaves behind to mourn an extensive list of family members and friends that have not been forgotten. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 3 at 1 p.m. Calling Hours at 10 a.m. at Mount Olive Church Ministries, 20 Battles Street, Hartford. The Burial will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Bloomfield. Henry L. Fuqua Funeral Service, 94 Granby Street, Bloomfield, has charge of arrangements. Repast will immediately follow at VIBZ, 3155 Main Street, Hartford.
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for Christopher Canty
Gloria Arnum
February 23, 2026
Tomorrow night at 10:19 pm, will make twenty years that you passed away. Still love you like it was yesterday. Rest in piece sweetie
Renee Miller Ryan
February 12, 2026
I HAVE NOT BEEN TO SEE YOU LATELY BUT KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS MISSED
Gloria Arnum
February 24, 2024
Chris no long message, Just know you are always in my heart. Love you yesterday, today and every tomorrow.
Gloria Arnum
February 23, 2023
Hey sweetie. February 24th, at 10:18pm will be seventeen long years that you have been gone. To this day, I still miss you and often think of how our life would be right now. I will always love you. Give Kiara a hug and a kiss for me, because I know you were waiting for her. Both of your lives was cut too short but I'm blessed to have had you both of you in my life...
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Christa Biggs-Canty
February 26, 2007
Daddy,
1 year has past. Can't believe we made it through but we did. Still is hard but thank god we all have each other to get us through. Not a day goes by that Im not loving you or thinking of you but now days I keep my head up and instead of tears of sorrow I shed tears of joy. Remembering the many good days and preparing for the great days to come. I feel u with me and I know your still there for me. I miss you sooooo much!!!! We all Do.
Jackie
February 23, 2007
Hey There Christopher,
I didn't think I could do this but I did and actually I'm glad! I miss you very much but know that you are still with me in my heart and mind. Things are going on slowly but surely as you know I have alot to do but it's okay things will get done! I was with the family Sunday getting prepared for the vacation I'm finally going to take at least that what Shonda say it's going to be! (smile)! you know we always talked about Shonda and yes she's all that you said! You would and will be so proud of her! Anyways I miss you much!Take care of my child as you always have.
Love you my partner!
Jackie
Gloria Arnum
February 21, 2007
To Chris friends and family, I ran across this poem and felt that it was appropriate for you
ALWAYS IN YOUR HEART…
Hush now, please don’t cry
There comes a time when we all die
Just take heed now that I’m at peace
And from my pain I have release.
I will always be watching over you
Our love will always be held true
Don’t you weep now, don’t you mourn
For my heart will then be torn
Just remember the good times we shared
Knowing that we always cared
I’ve not gone away, we’ll never part
As I will always be in your heart.
Author unknown…
Gloria Arnum
February 21, 2007
Hey sweetie,
It was a pleasure to have you by my side for the first 55 days in 2006. It’s hard to believe that on February 24th @ 10:18 pm will mark one year since you passed. I miss you more than words could ever express. For most of 2006, our house was a hurtful reminder of the love and memories that we never got a chance to create together and the year didn’t leave quick enough for me. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m finally starting to live and not just existing day to day. My attitude has changed and our house now feels like a home. You may have not gotten the opportunity to share it with me but I often think back on January 21, 2006. This was the date that you, chaiz, Kiara and I saw the house for the first time. We were all excited and right away knew this was going to be our home. That memory is enough to keep me smiling for years to come. I can’t promise that my weeping will stop, but every time I raise my face to the sun to feel its warmth, I will smile and think of you. As I always end my message to you.
“YOU ARE… AND WILL ALWAYS BE… MY EVERYTHING”…
Love Gloria…
Cheryl Smith
February 21, 2007
Dear 6 8:
I just wanted to take this time to acknowledge you and to let you know how much you are missed! It seems that since you left, so many others have taken on their rest place!!! Enjoy your sleep...until we all meet again!
Luv,
Shanda Montford
February 8, 2007
Uncle Chris- It is going to be a year that you left me in another two weeks. I am still in aww of you. I always knew how important you were to me, but I never knew how much you you truely grounded me until you left me. I have been scatter brained every since that night the dr.walked into the room. I am trying to keep stuff together and I want so bad to make your dreams for me come true that I am stressing myself out over it. I talk to Auntie Gloria all the time and she is a beautiful strong woman and she has come a long way. You would be proud of Christa too uncle Chris I think she finally got it. She is going to make you more and more proud everyday.I pray that I can continue to make you proud of me.I still here you in my head pushing me to go for it and I am trying. Thank you for looking after us and jayjay when he was sick. I am so glad that you are his guardian angel. I know you are with him because everytime he gets sick and has to stay in the hospital, he always will say either he saw you or he misses you.Oh..Dj Buck is gonna shout you out on february 24th. Every powerful man needs to be remembered.I love you so much it hurts. All my love your niece and extended daughter Shanda.
Diane Clark
February 6, 2007
Hi Chris, Like Arlene said its almost a year since you left, My eyes are starting to get watery but i get do this, I miss you each and everyday, i think since you pass it was only one Friday you didn't popup in my mind until that Saturday, i guess i got spoiled by you calling me every Friday, Jeffery misses you too, He says sometimes mommy I miss Big Six, it use to be just Six now its Big Six and i say to him we all miss big six I know you are looking down and saying I touched him to like you did a thousand or more people, I look at your pictures and just shake my head sometimes and say WHY!!!!!!
LOVE YOU FROM DIANE, JEFFERY AND THE CLARK FAMILY
Arlene Canty
January 24, 2007
Chris soon it will be a year that you lefted us; with out a good-bye or a kiss or anything, We miss you soo
much you don't even know it, we still cry every now and than and talk about the good times we all had growing up when you were here in the flesh.
We cook your black eye peas and ham
for the holidays to keep you and our gatherings. I love you and miss you so much always your. Big Sis Ac
Cheryl Smith
December 4, 2006
To Canty Family:
I am wishing you and your family a peaceful holiday season. 68 I will always miss you! Rest in Peace!!!
Luv,
Waliydah Prendergast
December 2, 2006
Chris, I miss you dearly. Your family is sewn into my prayers for God to continue blessing them with peace and comfort. I will see you soon one day.
Terri Sims
December 1, 2006
Hey Six,
I am sitting at home thinking that you and Darryl would have been at my house in Atlanta about two times now. I truly miss you bringing my brother here to see me. I also miss seeing you and Nikki having your eating contest at Golden Corral. She doesn't like to go there anymore without you. Take care!
November 30, 2006
"SIXX" what up? just 'lil sis' had to holla at'cha! still crazy not seeing U riding down the street in your own lil world.....just chillin as usual minding your business..I miss you man along with everybody else I'm sure! won't take up too much of your time I know U R busy making sure "Lisa Prince" is O.k long side Little Man"! Subby, Yall have fun I'll Holla....
RIP "Big SIXX"
Your Sister from another Mutha!
Tracie Mitchell-Lewis
October 10, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Charlene & Boobie McDade
October 10, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cheryl Smith
September 25, 2006
Happy Belated Special Day 68!!! Also, I just wanted to say how lucky you were to have a wonderful woman (Gloria) in your life. Although I do not know her personally, just her expression of love for you is truly heart felt. Gloria...may you continue to find peace in your heart and keep looking for JEHOVAH (God) to get you through.
Dee Mack
September 14, 2006
Wow! Six who' s going to knock me in the head, instead of speaking...but I know that was your way of saying what's up! because after that I would get a big hug from you " Big Brother".....you already know how much I miss you man words can't say anything at this point....expressions have always said it all....Luv Ya Man.......
Rochelle Biggs
September 6, 2006
Happy Birthday Sixx , I know that all of the angels in heaven and the ones that you left here on earth are celebrating with you. You are truly missed and loved , always & forever , Jimmy ,Rochelle & Tara..Rest In Peace xox
Lady
September 6, 2006
May God continue to bless the Canty Family, Gloria and those who loved and miss Chris. May God continue to give you all the love, comfort and strength you all need to continue on in this life until you see your beloved Chris again.
May all those whom Chris left behind carry on his legacy of love and of being a good & caring person, by being that way themselves. Use the good that he taught and live the love that he showed. Carry him not only in your memories but in your actions by being the successful and positive people that he worked so hard to reach and teach others they can be.
God bless you all.
Yvette French
September 5, 2006
Happy Birthday Six-Eight. I know ya’ll was jamming in Heaven on Saturday because I heard you and the Angels playing those bongos so hard and loud that the clouds couldn’t stand it. Ya’ll was dancing so hard like David did, that John & Ernesto started cutting up. But that’s alright. I know for sure, I got get myself together to make it into Heaven so I can dance, dance, dance all-night.
Miss you much. One Love.
Shanda Montford
September 2, 2006
Hi Uncle "Daddy" today is Sept.2nd and once again it is your day. But it's also a day without you here with us. I never imagined that this would be one of the only ways I could say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Why is that I still feel like a little baby that cries everytime your name is mentioned or when I look at your picture I just want you to hold me like you use to. I miss those big arms wrapping around me. But because of the type of person that you are I will make sure that we have a big backyard BBQ just for you. I really miss you and wish you the happiest of birthday's. Love you always and forever. I will look to the sky and remember that handsome face and that model smile. Shanda
Gloria Arnum
September 1, 2006
Hey sweetie, it’s been a little over six months since the last time I heard your laugh or felt your embrace. I miss you so much. The first thing I do when I rise in the morning and go to sleep at night is ask for peace, strength and guidance to help me make it through the day. He has not let be down yet. Tomorrow is your birthday and it’s going to be so hard not having you hear, but your friends and family will party for you in your absence. You are and always will be, my everything.
Love Gloria
Cheryl Smith
June 27, 2006
Six-eight...when I go to the club, it's just not the same without your presence. You are truly missed.
Shanda Adams - Montford
June 9, 2006
To all who still grieve:
We know that it is hard to continue on without my uncle Chris, he is a man that will truly be missed. None of us will ever understand why his life was cut so short. But one thing we can say is that he touched many hearts and lives. We all got to see first hand how special my uncle really is. March 3rd 2006 proved it. My uncle chris was and still is a celebrity. People from all over the world and from every race came together for him. That within it's self was a powerful thing and something only a powerful man could do. I just want to thank everyone for being their to support him as well as his family. The things you all did will never be forgotten. He was and will always be my ANGEL and held high on my pedestal. I love you always and forever. I will make sure to carry on the legacy that was left behind. And fulfill his dreams. God bless. Love your niece Shanda
Terri Sims
June 7, 2006
Six every time I read someone's note, I still cry. You were truly like my older brother as Darryl is my younger brother. Me, Darryl, and Nikki really, really miss you. You will always be in our hearts. We love you!
gary Thomas
June 5, 2006
To the family God Bless You.me and six eight go back a long way on the basketball court at tunxis in farmington. he was a great guy a nice person to be around he was he was mean on the court with the ball in is hand. Now he is in GOD Hand the Hands that we all know that the hand of God is All The Power in the world . God Will take Care of you Six Eight GOD BLSS YOU YOU WILL BE MIST.YOUR FRIEND GARY THOMAS
M Johnson
June 5, 2006
The Canty Family,
My sympathy for your loss.
Gloria Arnum
June 1, 2006
Hey sweetie, it's been ninety-six days - fourteen hours and thirty-six minutes since you took your last breath and yet I still feel like your going to walk through the door any moment. I never knew that you being gone could hurt so much. As each day goes by, I get a little stronger.
You are and always will be my everything...
Love Gloria
PAMELA JOHNSON
April 9, 2006
TO THE ENTIRE CANTY FAMILHY DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
In your time of sadness
thoughts of heartfelt sympathy
are with you.
Thinking of you
and praying that God
will send you peace
in this difficult time.
Gloria Arnum
March 23, 2006
A MESSAGE FOR 6’8”
To the man of the hour
Children look up to you
Women want to be your boo
Men just want to be you
Mom’s adore you
Dad’s wish they had a son like you
It’s been a long hard month
To except that you are no longer with the living
But rest assure, that you are thought of daily
Your loving and caring spirit
Is like a ray of sunshine
That warms our faces each day
Our tears are not tears of sorrow
But tears of remembrance
Your loving smile
Your crocked walk
Your crazy laugh
Your dance moves
Your style of clothes
Your cus outs
The attention you got when you walked into a room
And lets not forget your zest for life!
We will not be sad that your time has come to an end
Instead, we will smile that we were honored with your presence
Just remember that to the world you were just one person
But to those of us who loved you, you were our world
So to the man of the hour
We have nothing but love for you
We’ll meet again on the other side
Hugs and kisses…
Forever and a day…
Your are and always will be my everything.... Your boo Gloria...
March 22, 2006
A MESSAGE FOR 6’8”
To the man of the hour
Children look up to you
Women want to be your boo
Men just want to be you
Mom’s adore you
Dad’s wish they had a son like you
It’s been almost a month
To except that you are no longer with the living
But rest assure, that you are thought of daily
Your loving and caring spirit
Is like a ray of sunshine
That warms our faces each day
Our tears are not tears of sorrow
But tears of remembrance
Your loving smile
Your crocked walk
Your crazy laugh
Your dance moves
Your style of clothes
Your cus outs
The attention you got when you walk into a room
And lets not forget your zest for life!
We will not be sad that your time has come to an end
Instead, we will smile that we were honored with your presence
Just remember that to the world you were just one person
But to those of us who loved you, you were our world
So to the man of the hour
We have nothing but love for you
We’ll meet again on the other side
Hugs and kisses…
Forever and a day…
You are and will always be my everything... Love Gloria
Glenn & Carol Small
March 18, 2006
We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss, you and your family is and will forever be in our thoughts and prayers, may God continue to Bless and strenghten you and your family, especially mrs.Chris Canty and children. 6-8 will truly be missed, he is one of the 1st people i looked forward to seeing when i came to hartford for a visit. he will always remain in my heart. God Bless
Glenn (Snooky) & Carol Small
Shanda Adams-Montford
March 17, 2006
Uncle Chris
Because of you I know what means to give from the heart, because of you I have experienced so much in my life. Because of you I am a married woman, because of you I experienced living on my own. Because of you I am a business woman, because of you I know what it means to have someone love you for you. Because of you I never wanted for anything. Because of you I am who I am. I want to thank you for being, my uncle, my friend, my business partner, and most of all the man in my life. I love you.
Christa, lil Chris, Chaiz & Kiara Canty
March 16, 2006
My Dear Dad
Although we are apart now
You're always in my heart,
In every single thing I do
You still play a part.
When I have to make decisions
And I don't know what to do,
Once again my mind, I find
Will go right back to you.
I think of how you'd handle it
And try to work it out,
It's at times like this I really miss
Having you about.
Not only for this reason
When things are going bad,
There's a million different reasons
Why I miss you Dad.
Michael and June Morris
March 15, 2006
To Chris
We just wanted to say we love you so. Chris watch over Little Michael.
You will always be in our heart
chearyleen wilson-sabin
March 15, 2006
I give my deepest coindolence to the Canty family. We will truly miss David. He will alway's be with us in memories. We all grow up together in the family project. I alway's seen a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. God bless you and keep you safe.
Pastor Stanley L Collins
March 12, 2006
To Ms. Willean Canty and family. I would personally like to extend my heartfelt sympathy during this time of loss. I remember your family well from being a former member of the Mount and also a resident of Bellevue Square (29A) I pray that the Lord will comfort you and keep you thru this trying period. We don't see the big picture but God does. And we know that "all things " work together for the good of them who love the Lord and are the called according to his purpose. I believe that by the overwhelming repsonses and condolences, Chris served his purpose well. God bless and keep you always. The Collins Family
Carl Sagnez
March 11, 2006
To The Canty Family,
I just arrived back in the States and this message about Six was left for me. My sympathies goes out to your family. Six was a great man and friend, when I met him through Jackie and saw the freindship they had was true. Every time they came to Vegas we had a good time. We were suppose to get together for Jackie's birthday this year, It won't be the same without him.(he's the only one who can tell Jackie stories and get away with it!) may God Bless Your Family
Sagne
cheryl williams,mcelroy
March 7, 2006
I JUST SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATY TO DAVID,AND THE REST OF THE CANTY FAMILY ,AND MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.
Magdalene Garcia
March 7, 2006
My condolences to the Canty Family
May God Bless you and yours in this time.
jackie franklin
March 6, 2006
My condolences to the Canty family on the lost of your loved one.
From your cousin
Jackie Franklin
Antoinette Dixon
March 6, 2006
To Donald and the Canty Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss
of Chris. I pray that god continues
to strenghthen you and your love ones.
Antoinette Dixon
Trina & Raymond Kendall
March 6, 2006
Our dearest sympathy to the entire Canty family. We our praying for you all. God will work it out. Chris was a very nice person always smiling or have kind words to say and he will be sorely missed. From the entire James-Kendall Family.
May God Bless your all during you time of bereavement.
cheryl perry
March 5, 2006
Praise thee the Lord, God is real. So sorry for the loss.Keep your eyes on the sparrow.stay close to christ. That was a very great loss. a Powerful man He will be so missed but not forgotten may God Bless You the whole family Bless you and yours Terry & Cheryl Perry and family
Bettie Reynolds-Martin
March 5, 2006
Mrs. Canty, Trena,Arlene and the entire Canty family. I am sorry for your loss you have my deepest sympathy. I know right now no words can really easy the pain but may it comfort you to know that God knows and He cares and He will take care of you. I am sorry I was unable to be with you but I will continue to pray for you during this difficult time and the days yet to come. May the Lord keep you and your family in his care now and always.
Fred & Bettie Martin and family
DESTRY (DEPP) STARLING
March 5, 2006
TO THE FAMILY OF MY BOY SIX EIGHT I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES WE HAD IN THE SQUARE OR THE TIMES WE HAD WHEN WE BOTH WENT TO HAMPTON INSTITUTE STATE COLLEGE IN VIRGINIA. GOD HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD TO YOU AND HE JUST WANTED HIS ANGEL CLOSE TO HIM. TO THE BROTHERS,SISTERS,RELATIVES AND FRIENDS GOD DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES CHRIS WILL BE MISS SO WALK STRAIT, KEEP YOUR HEAD TO THE SKY AND WE WILL MOST DEFINITELY SEE HIM AGAIN...GOD BLESS SEE YA LATER "68".
Milan Bryant (Scott-Canty)
March 5, 2006
Chris I will always miss you and all that that you brought into me and my family's life. You meant a lot to my mother and to my uncles. I'll never forget the words you spoke to me about my father. No matter what you will live on in my heart and fondest memories forever. I love you always Six. Too bad we couldn't hang tough in Vegas but I'll be sure to do so for you.
Your littlest cousin,
Milan "Milani" Bryant
Alvin Carter, Jr.
March 5, 2006
I have had the pleasure of knowing Chris since I was a little kid and my father taught him and Kevin and a bunch of other guys to play the congas at the S.A.N.D. Everywhere School. As we grew up I did not see him very often, but when I did he alwys remembered what he learned from my father. He was very proud of being able to play the drums. We have that in common. As an adult we saw wach other more often. He wasalways glad to see me and always asked about and sent his best regards to my father, Alvin Carter,Sr. My family will lift your family in prayer. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Alvin Benjamin Carter, Jr.
David "Goomba" Boyd
March 5, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to my Aunt Willeana, my cousin Dave,Earni,Will,Trina,Arlene,Buno and all of Chris's children. May you not faint and be weary, but bring all to God who will comfort and strengthen you in these times. I will miss Chris dearly, but he will never be forgotten. There will always be a place in my heart for all of you. I love you all.
Diane Williams
March 4, 2006
To the Canty Family:
My heart goes out to each and every
one of you. Sorry for the lost of
your loved one. He was a great
person and will be miss. Chris is
not gone but in each and everyone's
heart. May god give each and every-
one of you comfort and strength.
Love,
Diane E. Williams &
Poppy (Charles P. Ragin)
& Family
Anthony Fair
March 4, 2006
Canty Family,
Wishing you peace during this time of sorrow. May God be with you.
Elisa (Wiggs) Chaney
March 4, 2006
To the Canty Family, My prayer's goes out to you all in your time of sorrow.
Ralph Hunt, Jr. Michele Opesso
March 4, 2006
We send our sympathy and prayer to your family at this sad time in your life. God Bless you all and remember God is good always. 68 will be very much missed. He was a very nice man. We will all miss him.
Ronda, Curtis & Terry Family Terry
March 4, 2006
To The Canty Family,
Our Family Would Like to express our deepest Sympathy of the loss of "68". He was a friend who will be truly missed, but not forgotten. Please stay strong, and know that he will be watching over us now.
"Waliyda" Velma Prendergast
March 3, 2006
My prayer requests are currently being handled by God...so I know you all will be taken care of dearly. Please trust God and bring everything to Him in prayer. He knows all. I love you all and I will miss Chris, but I will not forget him and the wonderful times over the years that we've spent... all of them laughing. Please do not hesitate to call on me for anything. I love you all.
Patricia (Ann) Neal -Spruielle
March 3, 2006
My condolences goes out the "Canty Family" Chris was a great guy, he said what he said and meant it, but never as a disrespect. He will be deeply misssed by many. Know that he's gone but spiritually he still here guiding his friend and love ones thru!RIP-68 and we will miss you!!!!!PEACE.
Cheryl Smith
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family:
I am in shock...I just read about Chris death. I will remember the laughs 68 and I shared. Especially, how I told him he walks like a pigeon. May Jehovah grant you peace during this difficult time. 68 you will be missed.
Sincerely,
Cheryl
SONYA DAILEY-MCKENZIE
March 3, 2006
TO THE CANTY FAMILY
MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT YOU.KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND STAY STRONG.
Airrion Bethea
March 3, 2006
To the Canty family:
You have my deepest condolences on the loss of yor child, brother, uncle,father, friend Six. I know the loss of a Loved one are times for us to endulge in selfishness about how it affects us and how we feel and what we have lossed it is only natural to go there briefly, but we can take these opportunities from the present on forward to focus on what the Loved one has meant to us and what he/she has done to enrich our lives. It is safe to say that we will me much better off Loving the life of the Loved one as opposed to dwelling on the passing.
Again my deepest condolences to friend's and family of Six.
Airrion(Jackie's son)
Anita Hansley
March 3, 2006
Jackie,
If you ever need someone to talk to, or just a shoulder to lean or cry on I'm here for you.
LaTonya (Peaches) Major
March 3, 2006
My condolences to the Canty family. May God give you strength during these difficult times. Chris was well known and will be truly missed.
Cheryl Gee-Lewis
March 3, 2006
My Condolences to the Canty Family,
Sorry for the lost of Chris. He will be missed but not forgotten.
The Canty Family will be in my Prayers.
From Chery Gee-Lewis & Ann Henderson
Beatrice Ricks and Family
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family, May God give you the strength and courage to carry on during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
LaTonya Major
March 3, 2006
My condolences to the Canty family. May God give you strength during these difficult times. Chris was well known and will be truly missed.
Anita Hansley
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family:
With deepest sympathy my prayer are with you. I will always keep you in my prayer and thoughts. And Christopher I will never forget you, because when God said to let your light shine, you sure did let your light shine each and ever day. And I'm glad I had the chance for you to be a part of my life. Love you and I'm going to miss you.
Tanya Williams
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family:
When I think of building #13, the one BIG family that we all shared (Gillespie /Howard/Grice /Williams / Bell/Canty/Jackson) As an adult, I can say that it was truly a blessing to have so much love surrounding us in our early years. I will never forget the fun times that we shared, including the times that we got into trouble together. Thank you all for the many good memories that I often enjoy sharing with my kids. Chris, you will be deeply and dearly missed, but never forgotten.
Forever in our hearts
Sincerely,
The Williams Family
Anita Hansley
March 3, 2006
With deepest sympathy my prayer are with you. I will always keep you in my prayer and thoughts. And Christopher I will never forget you, because when God said to let your light shine, you sure did let your light shine each and ever day. And I'm glad I had the chance for you to be a part of my life. Love you and I'm going to miss you.
Anita Hansley
March 3, 2006
With deepest sympathy my prayer are with you. I will always keep you in my prayer and thoughts.
Barbara Lupia
March 3, 2006
Dear Liz and entire Canty Family,
My heart is with you and your family. May your faith help you get through this very difficult time.
Doug Gamble
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family:
Much love and respect to 6'8 - he was a great man and I will miss him. May god bless your family.
Doug Gamble & Family
Barbara Strums
March 3, 2006
To the Canty's.
My heart goes out to everyone of you. Chris is so loved dearly and will be truly missed. Stay strong and may God Bless You......
Love Barbara Strums
Peter and Deneen (Silvers) Maylor
March 3, 2006
"Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6
To The Canty Family:
May God provide you the strength that you need during this difficult time. We will always remember your beloved Son, Brother, Father, Cousin, Uncle and Friend.
With Love
Aisilin Green
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family,
It was such a shock to hear of Chris passing. He was a good dad, uncle, son and brother. My toughts and prayers are with the family. Sharonda and Tika try to be strong during this difficult time.
Sandra D. Howard
March 3, 2006
No amount of time can prepare us for loss, and no one can fully understand your sorrow--But many hearts are with you, hoping you will have the strength you need to see you through this difficult time. I only knew Six for a short time, he was a friendly and giving person.
John 14:1 Let not your heart be trouled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me.
Terry McKinney
March 3, 2006
To Chris and his family I send my best at a time that is bad. God bless all of you and I know that he has a special place in haven for you. With long lasting memories of Basketball the McKinney family wish you all the best.
Amie Wright
March 3, 2006
My heartfelt symphathy goes out to the Canty Family. May God bless you and keep you strong during this time of sadness.
God Bless!
NANCEE R.
March 3, 2006
My Heart goes out to Auntee Genna and the Canty FAM.
TO UNCLE CHRIS Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall, You had a kindly word for each And everyone , but passed on beloved by all. The voice is mute ____ and stilled the heart "That loved us well and true, Ah, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last we will remember thee. We miss you now, my heart is sore, As time goes by I miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill that empty place.
To Kiara & Chaiz Daddy's guiding your ever move.
Love u'r cuz' Nancee, Mikee & Mikelh.
Nancee
March 3, 2006
My Heart goes out to Auntee Genna and the Canty FAM.
TO UNCLE CHRIS Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall, You had a kindly word for each And everyone , but passed on beloved by all. The voice is mute ____ and stilled the heart "That loved us well and true, Ah, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last we will remember thee. We miss you now, my heart is sore, As time goes by I miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill that empty place.
To Kiara & Chaiz Daddy's guiding your ever move.
Love u'r cuz' Nancee, Mikee & Mikelh.
Peter Robinson
March 3, 2006
To Ernie and the Canty family.
Stay strong in this time of sorrow.I will never forget the good times I had growing up when I would visit my cousins Destry and Cody in the Square and just hang out on the basketball courts with you, Chris and several other fun people sometimes until 2 o'clock in the morning just laughing and joking about a little bit of everything. I last saw Chris a few months ago while ordering pizza and It was a joy to see him as we got to chat and catch up a little. I'll never forget that awesome slam dunk against Weaver at Weaver High School back in the day.
I would always remind Chris of that famous slam dunk everytime I saw him. Stay strong Ernie, Chris was a good man and will be missed.
James Lee Biggs III
March 3, 2006
YOU WILL BE MISSED !!! PEACE
Courtney Latney-Collins
March 3, 2006
To The Canty's, The Green's, The Arnums & all of Six's family and extended family (The Hartford Courant does not have enough space or pages to start listing name by name):
I had no idea until I was on my way into work this morning and heard them mention Six's name on the radio. All I can say is - WOW, HAS GOD RECRUITED A MIGHTY SOLDIER THIS TIME! Our loss is the almighty HEAVENS gain!
I will always love all of you!
Courtney Latney & BJ West
Brenda Jones
March 3, 2006
To the Canty Family,
My deepest symphathy goes out to the family. Six-Eight will truly be missed. My prayers are with you, may God Bless you and continue to keep you strong.
Brenda Jones
March 3, 2006
Are prayers are with you and your family in your loss. My peace be with you and yours.
Edward and Carroline Townsend (Charleston SC)
glenda hightower-adamson
March 3, 2006
I am sorry to hear of your lost my prayers are with the whole family, may GOD keep you strong always, always keep the memories alive as i know there are many keep the faith we love you all ,my dear Gloria hold the memories close to heart as he is with you and watches over you within the skys above, he is now your angel...love ya...glenda,brenda,shirley,cynthia,
mark,frederick and raymond williams
Mielynn Gamble
March 3, 2006
Liz, Arlene and the entire Canty family.
We are very sorry to hear about loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
MieLynn & Marjorie
Ashley Bethea
March 3, 2006
FIRST OFF I WANNA START OFF BY SAYING TO THE CANTY FAMILY HOW DEEPLY SORRY I AM FOR THERE LOST... THE CANTY FAMILY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A BIG PART IN MY LIFE SINCE I COULD REMEMBER .. ITS LIKE U COULDNT TELL ME WE DIDNT HAVE THE SAME BLOOD LINE.. IVE BEEN GREAT FRIENDS WITH THE CANTY CHILDREN FOR YEARS SINCE CHILD HOOD SO WE GO BACK A LONG TIME. SIX WAS WAS LIKE AND UNCLE,FRIEND,AND SOMTIMES A FATHER FIGURE WHEN U NEEDED HIM TO BE .. IF I MESSED UP IN SCHOOL OR LIFE PERIOD I ALWAYS HAD TO HERE HIS MOUTH.. BUT IM NOT COMPLAINING OR ANYTHING THATS JUST HOW HE WAS..IM GONNA MISS HIM SO MUCH BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART ALWAYS. ONE OF THE THINGS IM GONNA MISS MOST IS HIM TELLING ME TO GO JUMP IN THE LAKE .. HE WOULDNT CARE IF IT WAS 90 DEGREES OR 4 DEGREES HE DIDNT CARE BUT THAT WAS HIS WAY OF SAYING HE CARED...
I'M JUST SAD THAT HIS NEPHEW JAIDEN, WILL NOT GET A CHANCE TO LET HIS UNCLE& GODFATHER RAISE HIM UP TO BE THE YOUNG MAN HE'S GOING TO BE!
SIX I LOVE YOU AND WILL KEEP U IN MY HEART FOREVER..WITH LOVE FOR SIX AND THE CANTY FAMILY ,FROM ASHLEY BETHEA
Quinton Prince
March 3, 2006
To Chaize,
your father was a nice caring man he loved you chris,kiara and krista i always remember him as my uncle.
your big cousin Quinton
Vincent Walker
March 2, 2006
On behalf of the Walker family, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Canty family on the loss of their loved one. Chris (six-eight) was always a part of our family as well. We will miss him dearly. Rest in peace brother.
God bless the Cantys.
Bill Myerson
March 2, 2006
To The Canty Family,
I met Six through Jackie Bethea in California we have had some long talks about the youth in Hartford during our recruiting of basketball players. His knowledge of what the youth of Hartford wanted and needed helped us bring a few to our school in Mass. A stong man and a true friend to Jackie as we are sure who was also true to his family.
May God Bless all of you.
Bill
Derrik Kellogg
March 2, 2006
Jackie,
When recieved the call our team said a prayer, Coach talked about you and Sixx all the time, always telling us about Main&Tower and stringbeans and mac&cheese!We always knew from Mass. that if you flew he had to fly! All the trips we took you guys made it a happy one! That time you guys had to bring Marcus on the plane was hilarious! Jack, we knew that was your partner, your freind because he never let us forget! Our prayers to you and his family. We are Alabama bound tonight this game is dedicated to Best Freinds Jackie & Sixx!Coach said to tell Ernie & Joe to stay strong they have to watch over you now!!
Love,
The Memphis Tigers Staff
Lisa King
March 2, 2006
To The Canty Family,
I would like to express my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of "SIX". We all loved him, but, God loved him Best.
YANETTE LOWE
March 2, 2006
TO THE CANTY FAMILY,
WE'RE SENDING YOU OUR CONDOLENCES IN THE PASSING OF SIX-EIGHT. SIX-EIGHT WAS APART OF OUR FAMILY, WE LOVE HIM SO MUCH. THIS WORLD LOST A GREAT MAN AND WONDERFUL FATHER. SIX-EIGHT YOU HAVE NO MORE WORRIES, LOOK OUT FOR US AS YOU ALWAYS DID. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY. GOD CALLED YOU HOME BECAUSE YOUR WORK HERE WAS DONE. WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU. I KNOW AS SOON AS YOU GOT THERE MY GRANDMOTHER TRIED TO FEED YOU, UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN.
WE LOVE YOU
THE AMOS & LOWE FAMILY
Troylyn & Blue
March 2, 2006
To the Canty Family,Gloria & Jackie.
When hearts are filled with sorrow there is little one can say. Our condolences goes out to your entire family. May wonderful memories of Six comfort you in the days to come. Six was a fun person to be with, he will be missed dearly but not forgotten.
Crystal &George Timmons Tolliver
March 2, 2006
Dear Mrs.Canty,
George and I would like to send our condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow.We grow up with your family in B-Sq and all we could remember that the whole family was very nice people.We didn't know Chris that well because we were a little younger then he was.Our brother Funna knew him better but we do know that Chris was a very pleasant and kind person.He always spoke to our grandmother everytime that he seen her.We will keep you in our prayers.
Pam Meyers
March 2, 2006
May God Bless The Canty Family.
On behalf of my children who attended the Boys and Girls Club.
Gloria my prays are with you.
"Six-Eight" rest in Peace.
Kylon-Rachell-Jordan
PECHELLE, TERRY, AND CANEI
March 2, 2006
HELLO OUR NEXT FAMILY.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. DAVID, UNCLE BUNO,UNLE "E" AND UNCLE CHILL. STAY STRONG AND KEEP YOUR HEADS UP FOR GRANDMA CANTY.
AUNTIE "AH", TRINA, LIL,STAY STRONG FOR YOUR MOM. IT WILL ONLY GET BETTER. I KNOW IT HURTS BUT UNCLE "SIX" IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND HE'S HAVING FUN SO WE SHOULD DO THE SAME.
Cynthia Bent (Toules)
March 2, 2006
To the family: May God hold each and everyone of you at this most difficult time. We will continue to pray for the entire family. Love Cynthia & Laurie Baisden and Francis and Margie Toules
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