Passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, Mr. Cecil Bramwell Canning of Birchy Bay, NL, aged 91 years.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth; infant children – 2 boys and 2 girls; siblings, Hedley, Ella Blanche (Roy Porter), Lucy Russell; brothers-in-law, Peter Quinlan and Calvin Freake; son-in-law, Lloyd Hodder.

Left to mourn his passing with fond and loving memories are his daughters; Linda (Leslie Freake); Marie (Bronce Bath); Brenda Hodder, Beverly (Larry Pope); Verley (Carl Mews); Marcella (Oscar Lewis); Lona (Clifford Barrett); sons; Bramwell (Shelia); Brooklyn (Edwinna); 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great- grandchildren; siblings, Carrie Freake, Rachel (Sidney Brace), Dulcie (Layton Godfrey), Clarence (Shelia), Eileen Quinlan; sisters-in-law, Louise Freake and Helen Canning; brother-in-law, Lester Russell and a large circle of family and friends.

The public visitation will take place from Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 2-4 PM following COVID government regulations.

The funeral service took place from The Salvation Army Church, Birchy Bay, NL on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 2 PM for invited guests only.  The interment followed from The Salvation Army Cemetery, Birchy Bay, NL.

Donations in his memory may be made to The Salvation Army Cemetery Fund, Birchy Bay, NL.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL.