Raymond J. Canning

Pawtucket – Raymond J.

Canning passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary M. (Kearns) Canning.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Leo E. and Madeline V. (O’Neill) Canning.

Ray was a World War II U.S.

He was a steelworker at Congdon & Carpenter, Seekonk before retiring in 1988, and was previously employed by the Washburn Wire Company, Rumford.

He leaves a son, Earl “Duke” F.

Aldrich Jr.; a granddaughter, Shelly L.

Vieira and a great-granddaughter, Emma May Vieira all of Pawtucket.

His funeral with Military Honors will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St.

Joseph Church, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket.

Interment will follow at Mt.

VISITATION will be Friday 5 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.