When asked what he would like written for his obituary, he said:
“I got on the train of life on May 21st, 1932 and I got off on August 27th, 2024. Everything that happened in between is a matter of fact and speculation.”
Actually, there’s a bit more to the story than that.
Cyril Joseph Rudolph Cano
A.K.A
Mr. Cano, Cyril (like “pearl”), CJ, CYGUY, dad, Pops, Grandpa, Poppy, Sneerd, Sneerdie, Uncle Cereal, the “old man”.
Songs In the Key of Life
Son. Brother. Husband. Father. Grandfather. Son-In-Law. Brother-In-Law. Father-In-Law. Foster Parent. Uncle. Cousin. Neighbour. Friend. Philanthropist. Longtime Volunteer at the Dew Drop Inn, Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Committee, Fort William Credit Union (now Copperfin). Mechanic’s Apprentice. CPR Carknocker. Wrecking Foreman. Mechanical Plant Supervisor. WHMIS Instructor. Graduate of St. Pat’s Highschool and Lakehead University. Active Member of the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Community. Lifelong Learner. Quilter’s Assistant to Rosemary. Barbershopper. Silver Islet Camp Builder. Competent Chef. Birder. Curler. Rower. Mr. Fix-It. Clogger. Innovative Gardener. Cedar Strip Canoe Builder. Keen Observer of the Natural World. Cano Family Cemetery Caretaker. The Original Mac Gyver. Fisherman. Sleeping Giant Hiker. “Quilts” the Clown. World Traveller. Mentor. Avid Second-Hand Shopper. Lakehead Thunderwolves and Detroit Red Wings Hockey Fan. Santa Claus. Stained Glass Artist. Yearly Champion of the Caroline Street Dandelion-Growing Contest. Crown Royal and Old Dutch Potato Chips Connoisseur. Teacher. Blueberry Picker. Hard Worker. Avid Collector of Baseball Caps. Canning and Pickling Enthusiast. Terrible Driver. Determined, Private and Independent Person. Proud Slovak and Proud Canadian. He will be missed by many.
A Celebration of Life will take place at 12:10 pm on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 1019 Brown St, Thunder Bay. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
Should you desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or, you could do something kind for someone in Cyril’s memory. We wish to thank the first responders: employees of Trans-West Shipping, Thunder Bay Fire Services, Paramedics, the staff at Thunder Bay Regional Emergency Department and C-Wing for your quick thinking and compassionate care.
“Just keep doin’ whatchyer doin’ and keep smilin’!”
Leslie, Karen, Lila and their families.
Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com
