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Michael Cannon Obituary
He leaves two sons, Christopher P. Cannon, and his companion, Colleen Dickhaut and Timothy S. Cannon, and his wife, Erin; his four grandchildren, Michael J., Rory K., James P., and Caitlin E. Cannon; his mother, Myra F. (Bonitz) Cannon, all of Fitchburg; two sisters, Dr. Irene Cannon-Geary of White Plains, NY and Joan P. Cannon-Ekberg, and her husband, Bill Ekberg, of Worcester; and his former wife, Katherine A. (Cleary) Cannon of Fitchburg.
Mr. Cannon was a Correctional Officer at NCCI Gardner for 20 years, retiring in 2003.
He was a 1970 graduate of St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School and attended Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner. He was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Joseph P. Keating, Fitchburg Council #99 and the British American Club. He was an avid reader and loved playing poker and the outdoors. He was a tournament level dart champion for many years. He will be remembered as a loving caretaker to his mother and his greatest love in life was his family and grandchildren.
He was born in Fitchburg, on December 30, 1952, a son of the late Joseph P. Cannon, who died in 1988.
Michael's Funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14, from the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli & Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home, 243 Water St., Fitchburg, with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg.
Burial will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home.
Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, Montana 59004 or to the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420 or may be left at the Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Cannon
May 18, 2011
Aunt Myra, Joan & Irene ~ Please know that we are thinking about you during this time of sorrow. Love, Ed, Laura, Berta, Justin & Sasha
May 18, 2011
Remembering Mike with his smiling/freckle face. Playing with neighborhood friends. Memories that make me smile. To the Cannon family, may YOUR memories comfort you. Sorry for your loss. Barbara (Gatchell) Farnsworth
May 16, 2011
To the Cannon fomily, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mike.We had great times playing darts together and traveling to tournaments.75-85 were awsome times with Mickey B and Stanley Our weekend in Northhampton plating the Brits was awesome.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Bob (Clyde ) Poirier Buxton Me
Laura & Charles (St. Pierre) Poat
May 15, 2011
So terribly sad for your loss. My prayers are with the family.
Gloria Pace
May 14, 2011
To Mike's family and friends - May the Peace of God be with you all - Mike was a joy to have know for so many years. I worked with him at NCCI - he was one of the keepers. RIP friend. Gloria M. Pace
Joe Mathieu
May 14, 2011
To the Cannon family, Mike was a good friend and I will miss him. We had some great times and he always knew how to make people laugh. My prayers are with you.
Bob Parent
May 14, 2011
Tim and Chris. Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He will be missed by all.
Tommy & Brenda Burns
May 14, 2011
To Tim, Erin and the Cannon Family,
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. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Kim Rines
May 14, 2011
Chris and Tim and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad.
May 14, 2011
Chris & Timmy and the entire Cannon family- I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be kept in our thoughts and prayers. Love Always
Amanda Luft
Sharon Jolicoeur
May 14, 2011
Dear Joan and Bill
I just wanted you to know that we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. You now will have an angel looking out for you.
Sharon
Joe
From Ameritax
Steve O'Dell
May 13, 2011
Tim,Chris,
very sad to hear of your Dad's passing.He was a loyal friend and will be missed by many.
God Bless
Mat Salmond
May 13, 2011
Chris/Tim and family, My condolences to you for your loss. My thought are with you and family.
May 13, 2011
To the Cannon Family,
My heartfelt condolences are with you all. I worked with Mike for many years, and also knew him from our dart league days at the Log Cabin in West Fitchburg.
You didn't play with Mike, you chased him. But of course I know that Mike was so much more than the best dart player in town and he will be missed by us all.
Brian (Zork) Lawrence
EILEEN MCGRADY
May 13, 2011
To Chris &Tim Cannon& Family
May the Memories of your Dad bring you Peace and Comfort during this very difficult time
with sincere sympathy
The McGrady Family
Mike Araujo
May 13, 2011
Chris/Tim & Family
My deepest sympathies for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
May 13, 2011
To the Cannon family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. We graduated from St. Bernard's together (Class of '70.) He was fun to be around.
Sincerely, Janice Belliveau Nixon (Deptford NJ)
Gail (Leger) Richard
May 13, 2011
To all Mike's loved ones ~
I am so sorry for your loss!
We graduated from St.B. together, and always had a good laugh when he was around!
You have my prayers and deepest sympathy.
May 13, 2011
To the Cannon family... It has been years but I remember all the good times in the old neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerrilyn (Gatchell) Malboeuf New Ipswich, NH
Johnnie Ginnity
May 13, 2011
Tim and Chris...Sorry to hear the sad news. He was always great to us and always made us smile and laugh. A great guy.
Laura, Ryleigh and Johnnie Ginnity
Amy and David Beaulac
May 13, 2011
Tim, Erin, Chris, Colleen, and family
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. love love love.
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