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Sarah Canning Obituary
Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth (Fillmore) Canning, 94, wife of the late Adrian "Mickey" Reynolds Canning passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born in Cromwell, April 12, 1925, one of seven children to the late Agnes Casey Pease and was raised in Middletown. After getting married in 1947, she raised her family in Wallingford.
At the request of the family, guests are asked to wear something pink as it was her favorite color.
If Sarah touched your life in some way, please join her family at the Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Friday, November 22, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Most Holy Trinity Church, 84 N. Colony St., Wallingford at 10 AM. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to the Wallingford Animal Control.
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Marion Keogh
November 28, 2019
Colleen, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. The closeness you two shared was always envied. I also believe she liked lighthouses and think of her when I see one.
Billy Canning
November 20, 2019
Colleen, Glenn & Kevin, I am so sad at the passing of your Mom. Prayers & our thoughts will be with you during this tough time, Cousin Billy & Family
Andrew Thorp
November 20, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Jane Parisi-Lemire
November 19, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Canning family through this difficult time. We were blessed to grow up in a wonderful neighborhood and have the Canning family as part of the neighborhood. Fond memories. Mario, Jim and Jane Parisi
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