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Joan Cannon Obituary
Joan Densmore Cannon died January 14, 2013. Joan was born Oct. 17, 1947, in West Springfield, MA, grew up in Miami and lived in Tallahassee since 1965 graduating from Florida State University. After retiring as the Florida State Supreme Court Librarian she worked with a state senator during legislative session and especially enjoyed her time with the Leon County Elections Office.
Joan was Presbyterian, loved the arts, museums, reading, football, walks around the lake, Cape Cod, family visits, puzzles, her friends, and her dogs.
Joan is survived by cousins Elizabeth Kennedy and family, Robert Gravel and family, Donald Gravel and family, Michael Delaney and family, and Margaret McGrady and family, and extended family Candy, Kathy, Kay, Margie and Mylan.
She is predeceased by her parents Mildred and Francis Densmore, Jr.; grandparents John and Emma Andrews and Dorothy and Francis Densmore; aunts and uncles Clarence and Edna Gravel, John and Eunice Kennedy, William and Jean Delaney; cousins Alice Mary Kennedy and William Delaney.
A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations in her honor may be made to Big Dog Rescue or another animal rescue organization.
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Mylan Sessions
February 1, 2015
It's hard to believe that you've been gone from earth for a year already. I and all of your friends think about you and talk about you all the time. We laugh about the good times and miss your laughter! You will never be forgotten J.D. ??
Candy Ecsi
October 17, 2014
Joan ("Den"), you are missed every day but especially today as you spend your 1st birthday in Heaven. I hope that you are celebrating with your family and your beloved pets that went before you. Thank you for the almost 60 years we had together as best friends. Nobody can take your place in my life. So even though we could not fulfill our Westminster Oaks duplex 'old age' plan, save a rocking chair up there for me and we'll continue our long talks and laughs someday. Love you and miss you. "Dill"
~Michal
April 2, 2014
Rest in peace, Joan.
Joan's favorite book was "Gone With The Wind".
February 16, 2014
February 6, 2014
Joan, It is still hard to believe you are gone. I know you are in a better place now and out of all the suffering you went through. I will always remember our friendship and the many gracious acts of kindness you did for me over the years. Your grand dogs, Tucker and Lucy, are only in my life thanks to you. Gretchen and Buddy miss you I'm sure, but will be taken care of. I know you have Rascal with you again and are watching over my Ginny and Bart.
One day we will meet again and walk all our babies together again!
Rest in peace J.D. I love you.
Mylan
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