Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.
Cannon, Marjorie
The family of Marj Cannon [Corraini] is sad to announce the passing of our mom on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the age of 98. Her death left a big hole in the hearts of her 5 children: Lila [Cecil] Briggs of Moncton, NB; Kenneth [Lorna] Corraini of Victoria, BC; Colleen [Keith] Ferrel of Calgary; Fern Corraini of
The family of Marj Cannon [Corraini] is sad to announce the passing of our mom on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the age of 98. Her death left a big hole in the hearts of her 5 children: Lila [Cecil] Briggs of Moncton, NB; Kenneth [Lorna] Corraini of Victoria, BC; Colleen [Keith] Ferrel of Calgary; Fern Corraini of
LaPaz, Mexico; and Norma [Bill Watson] Corraini of Calgary. She is also lovingly remembered by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Mom was a prairie girl at heart. She was born in Carstairs and spent most of her years in the Bow Island area. In her long life she was well respected as a teacher, having started her career in a one room school during the Depression. She was an active, enthusiastic leader in her church and community.
Mom considered herself blessed with two long, happy marriages. The first was to our dad, Tullio Corraini, and 7 years after his death, the second to Bill Cannon.
Friends were an important part of her life and she had many. Every Tuesday for 37 years she met with her "Coffee Group" friends in Lethbridge. She had an inquisitive nature, an optimistic outlook and a genuine love of life. And one thing we know for sure - Mom loved her family and we loved her back. We were lucky to have had her for so many years. We will miss her terribly.
A Memorial Service will be held at the CALGARY CREMATORIUM AND FUNERAL SERVICES, 3219 - 4th Street N.W., within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating.
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A beautiful picture or a beautiful person. Memories of your mom start when she taught Lea at Kings Lake School and stayed with us on the farm for a few months. I was too young to go to school but she taught me to read. I still have the pretty pink sweater she knit for me. Later, our family visited with Marj and Tulio and visits extended with your family when we moved to Foremost. She was an amazing person, so full of joy and friendship. We send our deepest sympathy.
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Marjorie (Corraini) Cannon. I remember meeting your mom with you Ken shortly before she remarried. She had a long life and raised a wonderful family and I know you all have great memories of her.
We are so sorry to read of your Mom's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We were so glad to see her at the Conquerville Lions 50th anniversary as well as visiting with her when she lived in the condo, also the many years we worked together in the W.I. She was such a gracious lady and we were very blessed to have known her. You, her family. were so lucky to have her all those years. May your memories help you thought this difficult time. Our deepest condolences, Alex & Irene Onody
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of someone so dear to you. I am very sorry that I have lost contact with you Lila . I think of you often and thank you for some great memories of our school days . I am on Face Book could we keep in touch? Your mom was an outstanding women in many ways.
Deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Marjorie Cannon. May your memories bring a smile to your face and ease the pain in your hearts.