Obituary of Hugh Francis Canning

CANNING, Hugh Francis In the arms of his loving family and friends, Hughie, in his fiftieth year, died peacefully at St. Michael�s Hospital on Tuesday, January 9th, 2007 after a life long struggle with Cystic Fibrosis. Beloved son of Hugh and Ann. Loving brother of Ann Marie and her husband Peter, Michael and his wife Karen, and Ted and his wife Karen. Adored uncle of Peter and his wife Amy, Katie, Conner, Bridget, Blake, Paige, Burke, Brendan and Briar. A graduate of St. Michael�s College School, Hughie continued his studies at Trent University before embarking on a career in the insurance industry. He was compelled by his health to retire prematurely which allowed him the time to further endear himself to his family and friends. Hughie celebrated his life at every opportunity with his life long friends John McMahon, Terry and Tony Morrison, Scotty Heard and all those who regularly attended his beloved "Scramble� at Scugog. A special acknowledgement to Hughie�s friends at the Balmy Beach Club who gifted him with their friendship and support in these most recent years. The family would like to gratefully acknowledge all of the loving and compassionate care that Hughie received throughout the course of his struggle, from Dr. Douglas Crozier through to Dr. Elizabeth Tullis. Special thanks to Dr. Diane Flood, Kenneth Wu, and all the compassionate nursing staff at St. Michael�s Hospital for the care provided to Hugh for many years and in particular this past month. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 2 Carlton Street Suite #817, Toronto Ontario M5B 1J3, or the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 11th and 2-4 p.m. on Friday, January 12th. A Mass of Christian burial will be held in ST. BONAVENTURE�S CHURCH, 1300 Leslie Street at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening, January 12th. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13th in MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY.