Paul Edwin Cannon Obituary
The family of Paul Edwin Cannon of Chapel Hill, North Carolina announces his passing on October 2, 2026. Paul, born on March 19, 1934 in Buffalo, New York, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin John Cannon and Frances "Bobby" Peet Cannon; and his siblings, Anne Hourihan, Patrick Cannon and Carol Jemison.
He is survived by: his wife Annette McCleary Cannon; his children, Anne Rack (Tim), Paul Cannon (Cheryl), Marty Cannon (Beth), Pat Cannon (Jen), Mary Gearing (Adam) and Molly Cannon (Charlie Wiss); his grandchildren, Alison (Ben), Katherine (Jordan), Trey (Elizabeth), Lizzie (Colman), Mary Catherine, Caitlin, Lauren (John), Lily (Kai), Ethan, John, Matthew (Alysha), Erin, Kathleen, Zoe (Ryan), Charlie, Sophie and Lila; his great grandchildren, Jean, George, Poppy, Rory and Owen; and his sisters, Ellen O'Connell, Mary Schultz and Karen Georger. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 at 4:00 PM and from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Newman Center (218 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or Transitions LifeCare.
