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John Canelle Obituary

John Canelle -PERRY- John Canelle passed away Sunday afternoon in the company of his beloved family after a rich 89 years that took him to the four corners of the globe and brought him to Perry in 1993 to live near his family. -A family man with a kind word for everyone he met, a helping hand whenever needed and a timely joke when a smile was the order of the day. -He is survived by his adoring wife, Betty and their children; David Paulk III (Carla), Susan Paulk Potts (Bills) and Margie Paulk Bryant (Lawrence) as well as his grandchildren: David Paulk IV (CarCar), Jeff Paulk (Gina), Stacy Paulk, Michael Potts (Hollie), Heather Potts Leary (Brian), Lisa Bryant Hogan (Lee), Lee Bryant (Lana), Brent Bryant (Amy). Always committed to his family, John enjoyed visits and calls from Fitzgerald, Atlanta, and California - especially from his three great-grandchildren. -A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 24 at the Perry United Methodist Church. All are welcome as Betty and the family will celebrate the life of John Canelle. -The family requests donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Perry United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 73, Perry, GA 31069. -Please sign the online register at watsonhunt.com

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Published by The Telegraph on Nov. 23, 2004.

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Emmett Peavy

December 19, 2004

Sorry to here about Mr. John. He was a Good Friend to me. We had some good conversations at the breakfast table. He will be missed.

Jim Worrall

November 29, 2004

What a nice man and such a great friend! I will always remember his words of encouragement and his wise advice. His friendliness was contagious. This community will miss him.

Pam Kennedy Brown

November 23, 2004

Mrs. Canelle & Family,

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Canelle. I remember you both well from the Perry Hospital registration and Dr. Brantley's Office. I've been away from Perry for almost two years. But, I always remember sweet and loving patients I came in contact with.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

KIMBERLY ANN KEUPER

November 23, 2004

TO THE FAMILY - YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MR. JOHN WHEN I WORKED AT THE UTILITIES DEPT. FOR THE CITY OF PERRY. HE ALWAYS HAD A JOKE OR TWO, ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT HIS DEAR WIFE BETTY AND ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON PEOPLES FACES. I WILL MISS HIM.

The Staff of Watson-Hunt Funeral Home

November 23, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Gayle Borah

November 22, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss John, but know he is in a better place and not in pain.



Thinking of all of you.



Love,

Gayle, Frank and Brandon Borah

WILLIAM JACKSON

November 22, 2004

A gentleman to the max. He was always so cheerful and friendly to me and my staff at Ace. On a personal level, I considered him a great friend. Many times in years past we had breakfast together at Hardee's. I never saw him down. He was always upbeat and interested in what was going on with me and my business. We will all miss him.

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