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Brian Canney Obituary
74, Appleton, passed away with his family at his side on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at Cherry Meadows after a short battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 7, 1939 in Austin, MN to the late Bernard & Cathryn (Youngman) Canney. Brian graduated from Lourdes Catholic High School in 1957 in Rochester, MN.
Brian married Rita Hines while he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. He served in the U.S. as well as Paris, France where his first son, Steve was born.
Brian was involved with the Culligan Water Conditioning Co. for 29 years and later worked in Sales at the Wasco Co. retiring in 2007. He and his wife are members of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Appleton. He will be remembered for being an honest, engaging, family man who had a great sense of humor, loved the Packers and a good party.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Rita, Appleton; his four best friends and sons: Steve (Jeanne) Canney, Kimberly; Tom Canney, Appleton; Mark Canney (special friend, Jill Pritzl), Appleton and Tim (Angela) Canney, Fort Myers, FL; three granddaughters: Nicole (finance', John Monfils), Jackie and Mackenzie; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Terry, Bernie, Bob, Joe and Lewis; and a sister, Ann.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 am, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 at St. Bernard Catholic Church (1617 W. Pine St. Appleton) with Rev. Dennis Ryan officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may visit the family from 10 am until the time of Mass also at the church on Monday.
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Tim Stoll
November 14, 2013
To Rita and the rest of the Canney family……Please accept my utmost sincere condolences for your loss. Unfortunately I was just notified today of this and I wish I could have been there for you. Brian was a great man and a great uncle and I have many fond memories of him growing up while spending numerous summer weekends at Grandma Hines house in Rochester. I am also very glad I was able to see him and talk with him at a recent family reunion. Take care and God bless. Tim, Lori & Noah Stoll
Tom and Linda Rinn
November 14, 2013
We will miss your funny, upbeat personality and how much you enjoyed life! May you now have peace and run to your hearts content. Blessings and prayers for your family... Linda & Tom
November 9, 2013
We are gonna really miss you dad. We love you! Steve
Dennis & Julie Hill
November 5, 2013
Mark, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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David Murphy
November 4, 2013
What a guy!!! Great memories going all the way back to boyhood days.
Rita, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave Murphy
Jane & George
November 3, 2013
We will always have fond memories of Uncle Brian and his beautiful bride Rita. Both of you were so kind to our parents. He was our dad's best friend. Rita and boys, please remember just how proud he was of each of you.
Love, Jane & George, St. Paul
Sean Canney
November 3, 2013
It's difficult to say goodbye to the one you love. We all love uncle Brian and will always remember his wonderful smile and gentle way. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories. Love, Sean Canney
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