Rev. Robert E. Canon

Robert E. Canon passed away peacefully January 26, 2017 age 88 after years living with Myasthenia Gravis and a brief illness. The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Canon was born on the family farm in West Middlesex, Pa. on June 23, 1928, a son of Russell and Lena Canon. Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Margaret. Dr. Canon was married to Margaret Berger on June 23, 1953. He met Margaret on a blind date and paid for her engagement and wedding rings by helping his father, Russell, build a barn on the family farm in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania. The barn stands to this day. Loving father to Joel Canon (Beth Williams), Paul Canon, Melanie Hersch (William), Melissa Williams (Duran), Emily Canon (Steve Brown) and the late Will Canon. Dear Brother of Eileen Gruver, LeRoy Canon and Mary Garrett. Devoted grandfather to ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. The Rev. Dr. Canon graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1946 and Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, in 1950. He graduated from Western Theological Seminary (now Pittsburgh Seminary) in 1953 and received the degree of Doctor of Ministry from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1986. He served the following churches in his ministry: pastor of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Oakdale, Pa., First Presbyterian Church of Millersburg, Ohio, First Presbyterian Church of Shadyside, Ohio, Associate Pastor of Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and as pastor of the Newtown Presbyterian Church where he retired in 1993 as pastor emeritus. He served as Moderator of the Presbytery of Wooster, chair of the Christian Education Committee of Muskingum Presbytery, chair of the Candidates Committee of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, and was active throughout his ministry in Christian Education, church camping, and New Church Development. Finally, many thanks to Just Like Family team these last few years especially Carmen, Janet, Jamelle and Joanie whose combined care, kindness and love enabled Robert to live in his own home until the last few months of his life. A celebration of the Reverend Dr. Canon’s life along with his late wife Margaret will be held on Saturday March 25th at 11:00 AM at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America be made in his name.

Rev. Robert E. Canon

January 26, 2017 - January 26, 2017